(HBO) – Kim Tien Primary School (Kim Tien commune, Kim Boi district), was selected by the Hoa Binh Department of Education and Training to organise a creative fine arts experience programme, themed "We follow the tradition of Uncle Ho’s soldiers”, to mark the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and 29 years of the All-People's Defence Festival (December 22).
Products on display reflect pupils’skillsand creativity.
The programme was a practical activity to support teaching at school, creating a useful playingfield
to form and develop necessary qualifications
for pupils, particularlylife
skills. Through creative experiences inthe subject of finearts, the quality of education and life
skill training could be evaluated, while pupils are encouraged
to uphold the tradition of "when you eat a fruit, think of the man who planted
the tree”, thus being grateful to soldiers and showing their love
and pride for their homeland. The experiences are also expected to increase
pupils’ interest in learning and love for their schools.
Participating in the event, primary schools in Kim Boi
district installed booths featuring the major theme. Their booths were
classified into the categories of "Rembering the glorious history of the VPA”
showcasing creative products; "Inspiring Little Chefs” and "We are field cooks”
with local products and cusine; and "Following our ancestors” for creative
paintings and crafts.
Pupils were excited to join various activities, including
3D painting, clay modeling, creative painting, and upcycled fashion designing./.
Once a vibrant part of the daily life for the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province, traditional Muong singing styles such as "thuong rang bo meng” and "hat dup giao duyen” had faded over time. Today, local authorities and communities are working to restore and celebrate this cultural art form, recognising its value in preserving the group’s heritage.
Gau Tao Festival, one of the most important traditional festivals of the Mong ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district was held at the Pa Co stadium in Pa Co commune on January 11.
The ancient stone engravings dating back thousands of years in Suoi Co valley in My Thanh commune, Lac Son district, used to astonished domestic archaeologists. What their meaning is and what message they convey are the questions to which scientists are seeking answers.
Preserving and promoting unique cultural identities of ethnic communities in Hoa Binh province is considered a crucial task amid in the international integration trend.
More than just a cultural and historical attraction, the Muong Cultural Heritage Museum is playing a vital role in fostering sustainable tourism in the Northwestern region of Vietnam, particularly in Hoa Binh province. It stands as a model for the emerging trend of "responsible tourism," cleverly blending the preservation of cultural heritage with community economic development, raising awareness of Muong ethnic cultural values while promoting green tourism and sustainable growth.
The provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 24 organised a conference to report on the results of collecting, researching, restoring, and preserving "Bi doi”, a musical instrument of the airophonic family and a traditional instrument of the Muong ethnic people in Da Bac district.
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