The Party Committee of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism convened a meeting on January 15 to evaluate Party building work in 2024 and set tasks for this year.

Leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province awarded certificates of merit to two party cells that successfully completed their tasks in 2024.
In 2024, the committee focused on leading and directing its cells in
building the Party and promoting the role of setting examples among its
members.
Efforts to enhance political and ideological
education for Party members, civil servants, public employees and labourers in
agencies and units, contributing the common achievements of the province. Last
year, Hoa Binh had Trai hamlet cave and Vanh village stone roof recongised as
special national heritage sites.
Other notable accomplishments included the
successful hosting of the Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week, provincial
athletes securing 135 medals, and a 9.9% year-on-year increase in tourist
arrivals to over 4.3 million and a 17.9% growth in tourism revenue to 4.7 trillion
VND (186 million USD) in revenue.
In 2025, the Party Committee will continue
leading the serious implementation of the Party Central Committee's directions
and conclusions regarding the restructuring of the organizational apparatus to
make it streamlined, efficient and effective.
Other goals include directing the organisation
of Party congresses at various levels and enrolling at least four new members.
As part of the conference, the committee
presented the certificate of merit from Party Committee of the provincial
Agencies' Bloc to an outstanding Party member during the 2020–2024 period as
well as the certificate of commendation to two Party cells and 22 members for
exemplary performance in 2024.
Nestled in the pristine landscapes of Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, Sung hamlet has become a community-based tourism destination known not only for its natural beauty but also for its centuries-old traditional craft - the making of do (poonah) paper by the Dao Tien ethnic group. More than just a utilitarian product, do paper serves as a vital cultural symbol of the community.
In an era of strong global integration and technological advancement, the young generation in Hoa Binh province is emerging as a crucial force in preserving and promoting the cultural identity of Vietnam.
The policy of merging provincial administrative units is being actively implemented with the aim of streamlining the state apparatus and improving management efficiency. Voters and locals of Hoa Binh province have shown strong support for this reform. However, alongside this support, many residents remain concerned about the potential loss of distinctive cultural values, particularly the Muong ethnic culture – the very foundation of Hoa Binh’s unique identity.
Residents of Muong Co village in My Thanh commune, Lac Son district have been delighted to learn that the ancient rock carvings at the local Co stream were officially designated a provincial-level archaeological site.
The People’s Committee of Lac Son district held a ceremony on April 28 to receive the provincial relic certificate for the ancient rock carving site at Suoi Co stream, located in My Thanh commune.
A special music show titled "The country is in the fullness of joy” has been held at Hoa Binh Square in Hoa Binh city in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).