The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a meeting on November 23 to review the organisation of the Hoa Binh Culture-Tourism Week 2024 and the second Da river Fish and Shrimp Festival.
Officials attended the meeting including Vice Chairman of the provincial
People's Committee and Head of the organising committee for the cultural week
Nguyen Van Toan; and Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and
head of the organising board for the fish and shrimp festival Dinh Cong Su.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising
board for the cultural week Nguyen Van Toan presents commendation certificates
from the Chairman of the provincial People's Committee to collectives that
contribute to the success of the cultural week and the festival.
Vice Chairman of
the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising board for the fish
and shrimp festival Dinh Cong Su awards commendation certificates to
individuals for their outstanding contributions to the cultural week and the
festival.
The provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development praise the collectives for
their efforts in organising the second Da river Fish and Shrimp Festival.
Speaking at
the closing
ceremony, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Quach Thi Kieu said that the two events which took place from November 15 - 23
left a profound impression on local residents and visitors.
Within the framework of the festival, 112 booths
displayed Da river fish and shrimp products, agricultural and OCOP products,
drawing tens of thousands of visitors.
The organisers auctioned two locally-raised
specialty fish from Hoa Binh lake, getting 255 million VND (10,000 USD). A
fishing competition on Hoa Binh lake, aimed at promoting culture and the scenic
beauty of the lake, saw participation from many anglers, and 11 prizes were
awarded across various categories. Following the competition, the province’s
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development organized a fish release to
regenerate aquatic resources in the Da river.
Nguyen Huy Nhuan, Director of the provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, emphasised the success of the
Culture-Tourism Week and the fish and shrimp festival. He highlighted that the
activities promote the image and potential of Hòa Bình, showcasing the
beautiful natural landscapes, and the unique cultural heritage of its ethnic
minority groups in the province.
On this occasion, the Chairman of the provincial
People's Committee awarded commendation certificates to 15 collectives and 30
individuals for their outstanding contributions to the organisation of the two
events.
The Director of the province’s Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development also presented certificates of merit to 20
collectives and ten individuals for their contribution to the festival.
According to data from the Hoa Binh Provincial Party Committee, the industrial production index for the first six months of 2025 is estimated to have increased by 20% compared to the same period last year. This marks the highest year-on-year growth rate for this period since 2020.
In the first six months of 2025, Hoa Binh province’s export turnover was estimated at 1.145 billion USD, marking an 18.11% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Import turnover was estimated at $ 804 million, a 17.15% increase, which helped the province maintain a positive trade balance.
The lives of the ethnic minority farmers in Tan Lac district have gradually improved thanks to the new directions in agricultural production. This is a testament to the collective strength fostered through the professional associations and groups implemented by various levels of the district’s Farmers’ Union.
With the motto the "product quality comes first,” after nearly one year of establishment and operation, Muong village’s Clean Food Agricultural and Commercial Cooperative, located in Cau Hamlet, Hung Son Commune (Kim Boi district), has launched reputable, high-quality agricultural products to the market that are well-received by consumers. The products such as Muong village’s pork sausage, salt-cured chicken, and salt-cured pork hocks have gradually carved out a place in the market and they are on the path to obtaining the OCOP certification.
In the past, the phrase "bumper harvest, rock-bottom prices" was a familiar refrain for Vietnamese farmers engaged in fragmented, small-scale agriculture. But today, a new spirit is emerging across rural areas of Hoa Binh province - one of collaboration, organisation, and collective economic models that provide a stable foundation for production.
Maintaining growing area codes and packing facility codes in accordance with regulations is a mandatory requirement for agricultural products to be eligible for export. Recently, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hoa Binh province has intensified technical supervision of designated farming areas and packing facilities to safeguard the "green passport" that enables its products to access international markets.
