(HBO) - The Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism opened a new display hall, themed "Typical cultural heritages of the Muong ethnic minority group in Hoa Binh" at the provincial museum to mark the Vietnam Heritage Day (November 23). The opening ceremony on November 23 was attended by Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, leaders of provincial departments and agencies, as well as more than 100 teachers and students of the Ly Tu Trong Junior High School.
Delegates and students visit the display hall.
The opening speech of a
top official of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism highlighted
the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Hoa Binh, which serves as a resource
for socio-economic development in the cause of reform and international
integration.
The official said the
Muong ethnic cultural heritage has left deep imprints on many aspects of local
society, including stilt houses, costumes, cuisine, historical relics,
antiques, customs, festivals, religions and beliefs, language, music, and
performing arts. The Muong people are proud to be the cradle of the famous Hoa
Binh cuture.
On display at the hall are
nearly 200 documents and original artifacts, such as bronze drums, gongs, and
ancient pottery found in Muong tombs. Especially, for the first time, visitors had
a chance to explore the special value of the Mo Muong, which is recognised as an
item in the national intangible cultural heritage.
The display is meant to be
a step to implement the Party's Resolution on developing an advanced Vietnamese
culture imbued with national characteristics, while honoring and promoting the
Muong ethnic culture in the Vietnamese community of ethnic groups, and
educating the public, especially younger generations, on cultural traditions.
A great national solidarity festival was held in Ngai hamlet, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district, on November 8. Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province Bui Van Khanh, and Colonel Trinh Duc Thiem, Commander of the provincial Military Command, attended the event.
A great national unity festival was held in Cau Son hamlet in Nhuan Trach commune of Luong Son district on November 10.
The organising board for the Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week 2024 has officially released its press statement.
The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province held a press conference on November 5 to announce the details of its upcoming 2024 Culture-Tourism Week.
The ancient Muong area of Muong Dong – Kim Boi is experiencing a cultural resurgence, becoming a popular source of spiritual enrichment and drawing locals from walks of life.
On November 3rd, the residential area, sub-zone 1, Mai Chau town (Mai Chau) organized the Great National Solidarity and the Culture Festival between the local people and the armed forces. There was the attendance of Colonel Do Thanh Binh, the Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the Director of the Provincial Public Security; the leaders from the appropriate departments and branches of the province and Mai Chau district. This is the residential area chosen to host the Great Solidarity Festival in the district in 2024.
