Hoa Binh ensures safety for spring festivals

2/12/2025 - 6:39:43 PM

As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.

The Khai Ha (going down to the field) festival is organised to preserve and promote local cultural values while developing tourism.

The northern mountainous province, known for its diverse folk festivals, held two provincial-level festivals, namely Tien Pagoda festival on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year in Lac Thuy district, and the Khai ha (going down to the field) festival on the 8th day of the Lunar New Year in Tan Lac district. There are eight district- or city-level festivals and 56 communal-or ward-level festivals while 49 are held at the village level.

According to Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Luu Huy Linh, the department has asked district and city authorities to ensure the festivals are organised properly, maintaining traditional values while promoting safety and efficiency.

The festivals’ organising boards have been requested to raise public awareness to prevent wasteful practices like burning of votive papers which could affect the environment as well as fire and explosion prevention work. Besides, they have been urged to enhance inspections and supervisions to prevent gambling and superstitious activities, while settling violations regarding fire prevention and control, social order, and other related laws in a timely manner.

Hoa Binh authorities are calling on both local people and tourists to participate responsibly and adhere to the State’s regulations on festival organisation since the success of these events relies heavily on community cooperation.

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