The Hoa Binh Cooperative Alliance held a New Year meeting with its member cooperatives on February 25 to review past achievements and outline future goals.
Leaders of the provincial Cooperative Alliance hand over certificates of merit
to individuals with outstanding achievements in developing the collective
economy.
In 2024, significant efforts were made by local authorities to address
challenges and foster the growth of the collective economy and cooperatives. As
a result, 63 new cooperatives were established, surpassing the annual target by
80%, while seven cooperatives were dissolved. By the end of the year, the
province had 174 cooperative groups, 602 cooperatives, and three people's
credit funds, of which 166 cooperative groups, 525 cooperatives, and all three
credit funds were operating.
The
average revenue per cooperative reached 1.58 billion VND (61,815 USD), with an
average profit of 174 million VND, marking increases of 4.34% in revenue and
6.09% in profit compared to 2023. Additionally, the average monthly income of
cooperative members and workers rose 2.86% year-on-year, reaching 4.67 million
VND per person. Cooperatives continued to play a vital role in rural,
mountainous, and disadvantaged areas by supporting households in economic
development, creating jobs, enhancing product value and contributing to poverty
reduction while ensuring social security.
In its
efforts to provide consultancy and support, the provincial Cooperative Alliance
organised 30 seminars on legal policies, cooperative establishment procedures,
and business promotion. It also assisted four cooperatives in showcasing their
products at key events, including the "CoopStar Awards 2024" and the
Forum on Cooperative Economy 2024 hosted by the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance
(VCA).
For 2025, the alliance has set ambitious goals, including a 2% increase in
membership. It will conduct inspections and provide advisory services for at
least 20 member cooperatives to ensure compliance with the Cooperative Law
2023. Additionally, it will support 10 cooperatives in successfully organising
their annual meetings, serving as models for replication. Further efforts will
focus on expanding market access, with plans to assist 30 cooperatives in
participating in trade promotion programmes and business networking
opportunities.
On this occasion, the VCA honoured six individuals with the insignia "For
the Cause of Cooperative Development." Meanwhile, the provincial
Cooperative Alliance presented certificates of merit to five collectives and
four individuals in recognition of their oustanding contributions to the growth
of the collective economy.
The Muong group is one of the largest ethnic minorities in Vietnam, primarily found in Hoa Binh province. The Muong people in Hoa Binh boast a rich and diverse cultural treasure that reflects the unique identity of this ethnic group. Accounting for over 63% of the province's population, they have created and preserved numerous distinctive cultural values, contributing to their unique identity. Their cultural heritage is an invaluable asset, at the heart of their national identity, and represents a vibrant spiritual life that must be preserved and promoted in today’s modern world.
For generations, the ethnic communities of Hoa Binh province, particularly the Muong people, have preserved vibrant festivals deeply intertwined with the region’s geography, nature, and social traditions. These celebrations enrich Hoa Binh’s spiritual life and cultural identity, reflecting both folk beliefs and the intermingling of ethnic customs. Many of these festivals have endured the test of time, passed down through generations and continuing to thrive today. Among them, the Khai Ha (Going Down to the Field) festival stands out as one of the most significant events of the Muong ethnic group.
Muong calendar, known as sach doi, is an ancient folk knowledge system developed through observations of the movement of the pleiades star. This unique calendar consists of 12 bamboo sticks, each representing a lunar month. Specific days within each month are marked with distinct symbols, guiding locals in determining auspicious and inauspicious days for important activities.
Authorities and residents of Chieng Chau commune, Mai Chau district, are making efforts to preserve and promote the historical value of a centuries-old gold apple tree (scientifically known as diospyros decandra lour), which has been recognised as a national heritage tree.
Hoa Binh is home to two types of Dong Son drums: Heger I and Heger II. These drums date back from the 4th century BC to the 5th century AD.
Mo is a term referring to a profession and cultural heritage which integrates folk beliefs with folk culture and arts. Practiced at funerals and religious rituals by the Muong ethnic people, it aims to provide spiritual comfort during significant life events such as illness and death.
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