(HBO) - In Tu Ly commune, Dao ethnic people account for more than 20% of the population. Dao ethnic live mainly in Ma hamlet, Tay Mang, Huong Ly and Mit hamlet. Recently, with the timely attention from the Party Committee and the local authorities in the socio-economic development, the life of Dao ethnic people in Tu Ly commune has changed. Every family has a TV, a refrigerator, a motorbike, etc. The hillsides have been cleared and greened by the gardens of corn and pomelos.
Dao ethnic people in Tu Ly commune (Da Bac) have been
actively participating in the movement of donating land to build roads. The
photo has been taken at Ma hamlet, Tu Ly commune.
Upholding the hard-working and industrious tradition, Dao
ethnic people in Tu Ly commune have always made great efforts in the economic
development. Dao ethnic people in the commune always go ahead in responding to
the undertakings and policies of the party committee and the local government on
restructuring plants and animals.
The active participation in the training
courses on technology transfer in crop and animal husbandry and the loan
support for economic development have contributed to raising incomes, reducing
hunger and poverty for Dao ethnic people in the area. The average income of Dao
ethnic is about 35 million VND a person every year. There are a lot of Dao
ethnic households doing good business such as Mr. Trieu Van Dong (Ma village),
Ly Van Xuan, Ly Manh Ha, Ly Van Hoi (Mit village) in the commune.
Mr. Trieu Phuc Chan (70 years old) in Ma village, a
reputable person, always wants Dao ethnic people in Tu Ly commune to preserve
the uniqueness in Dao culture for the younger generation. Therefore, he still
silently teaches the spoken language as well as the writing and the customs of
Dao ethnic people to the younger generation everyday. According to him, no
matter how life changes, in the life of the Dao people it cannot ignore Cap Sac
Ceremony for men (A ceremony to acknowledge the men’s maturity). When granted
an identity, the man is considered to be mature and has the right to
participate in the basic tasks of the hamlet.
In addition, Dao ethnic people
also pay great attention to the ancestor worship, in which Nhay New Year
Festival is a special ritual, and it is considered the most important festival
of Dao ethnic people. Nhay New Year Festival demonstrates the principle of
"drinking water, remembering the source”, revering the ancestors, connecting
the community to build a prosperous and happy village together. Additionally,
the traditional costumes such as clothing, dresses, brassieres, scarves and
hats are worn daily by Dao ethnic people. Dao ethnic people in Tu Ly also
consciously preserve their writing through the transmission of writing to the
younger generation. The local people often practice their traditional dance and
folk song to perform at important events of the commune and district.
The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.
The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.
The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.
In recent years, the Women's Union of Yen Thuy district has actively contributed to the implementation of the National Target Program on building new the rural areas. The Union's activities not only help raise awareness of environmental protection for the members, the women, and the people but they also contribute to improving the appearance of rural areas and improving the quality of life.
The model of intergenerational self-help club (ISC) has been expanded in Mai Chau district over recent times, contributing to sharing and motivating the disadvantaged people, especially the elderly, to improve their lives.
Following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings that emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation, the trade union at all levels in Hoa Binh has effectively implemented patriotism emulation movements, especially the "effective, creative working” movement. Responding to the movement, local workers, public servants, and officials have proposed many creative and applicable ideas, helping spread the movement to all agencies, units, and businesses.