(HBO) – As one of the four ancient Muong areas and the cradle of the Hoa Binh Culture, Tan Lac district has considered folk culture an important internal resource for development. In recent years, the Party Committee and administration of the district have rolled out measures to uphold the fine tradition and conserve the cultural identity for sustainable development.


 

destination for tourists thanks to its fresh air and nature-friendly environment.

Luy Ai hamlet of Phong Phu commune is an ancient Muong village. Fine traditional practices have been maintained in the daily activities of local residents.

Apart from Luy Ai, the ancient Muong region in Tan Lac is also home to many other destinations with strong cultural identity. Head of the Culture and Sport Division of the district Dinh Son Tung said that the former Muong Bi-Tan Lac region has kept many traditional values such as "Mo Muong” praying rituals, Muong gongs, and "vi” singing, along with many traditional handicraft products such as brocade weaving, bamboo woven products, wine and unique festivals.

The district has 11 famous landscapes and historical heritage sites at provincial and national levels, said Tung, adding that the locality is developing community-based tourism activities in a number of residential areas.

In order to tap the cultural resources for tourism development, over the years, the district has mobilised resources for the restoration, conservation and promotion of historical, spiritual relic sites and festivals, while strengthening the education of revolutionary traditions among local residents and promoting the image of the Muong Bi land and people to attract visitors and boost tourism growth.

According to Tung, the district has restored and conserved traditional festivals, staged performances of traditional songs and dances of Muong people, and designed plans to protect and promote the values of Mo Muong, Muong gongs in the locality.

At the same time, Tan Lac has also focused on developing traditional craft villages, conserving traditional cultural values and ensuring the livelihood of locals at the same time, thus producing more products serving tourism activities. Traditional markets have been revived, becoming a unique tourism product and helping preserve the traditional culture of Muong people.

With its potential and advantages, Tan Lac district has been defined as the centre of the Cao Phong-Tan Lac-Mai Chau tourism route.

In order to guide tourism activities, the district has paid special attention to State management over tourism, while promoting tourism via the media, training and developing human resources for the sector, and attracting investment in tourism infrastructure system such as restaurants, hotels and trade centres, Tung added.

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