The Department of Industry and Trade of Hoa Binh in collaboration with the People's Committee of Da Bac district launched an exhibition fair on November 26 at the Da Bac District stadium, displaying unique products of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas in the district.
An art performance at the event.
Da Bac is home to many ethnic minority
groups, including Muong, Dao, Tay, and Thai, which leads to the creation of
distinctive local products that are deeply rooted in the history, traditions,
and cultural identity of each group. Some of the famous agricultural products
of Da Bac include glutinous rice, J02 rice, pork, chicken, Shan Tuyet tea, wild
honey, and various types of bamboo shoots.
Delegates press the button to mark the start of
the exhibition introducing the unique products from the ethnic minorities and
mountainous regions of Da Bac.
Through the event, Da Bac aims to introduce
its local products to both domestic and international consumers. The goal is to
enhance the value of these products, boost rural economic development, create
jobs for locals, and contribute to preserving and promoting traditional
cultural values. Additionally, the fair seeks to promote sustainable economic
growth, protect the natural environment, and improve the quality of life for
the local population.
Delegates visits booths showcasing local farm
produce.
The exhibition is part of the National
Target Programme for boosting socio-economic development of ethnic
minority-inhabited and mountainous regions in 2024. The weeklong fair feature
120 booths showcasing local agricultural products and goods.
As part of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Hoa Binh Province Da River Fish and Shrimp Festival, the auction of specialty fish from the Hoa Binh reservoir attracted significant attention.
The 2nd Da River Fish and Shrimp Festival took place in the northern province of Hoa Binh from November 19-23. Present at the opening ceremony of the festival were Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Quoc Tri, Chairman of the provincial People's Council Bui Duc Hinh, and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Van Khanh, among others.
The 17th Congress of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Organisation for the 2020–2025 term set out 19 key objectives and tasks, including four targets for the agriculture sector namely an average growth rate of 4.5% for agriculture-forestry-fisheries; forest coverage of over 51.5%; access to clean water for 95% of the rural population; and 70% of communes achieving new rural standards.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on November 20 coordinated with Hai Dang Group Hoa Binh Seafood Company Limited to release 1.5 tonnes of fries into Hoa Binh Lake to regenerate aquatic resources, with a total value of 266 million VND (10,460 USD).
On the afternoon of November 16, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held a reception for a delegation from the Indian Embassy led by Ambassador Sandeep Arya. The delegation included the chairperson of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, embassy personnel, and Indian businesses operating in Vietnam. Accompanying Long at the meeting were leaders of the provincial People's Committee and representatives from various departments and sectors.
