(HBO) - Spreading over 30 hectares, with charming scenery and many auxiliary works serving conferences, scientific research and entertainment, the Heritage Park of Vietnamese scientists in Tieng hamlet, Bac Phong commune, Cao Phong district, has been known not only as an attractive tourist destination but also a place to light up the passion for scientific research and the spirit of overcoming difficulties of talents in many fields.
Photo: Visitors visit the exhibition area
displaying images and documents at the Heritage Park of Vietnamese Scientists
in Bac Phong commune, Cao Phong district.
Exhibits and research products of 100 scientists are displayed at the museum.
Each object carries its own message, reflecting a part of the scientist’s past
as well as the historical context of each period.
At a stall showcasing exhibits of Vietnamese education before and after the
August Revolution 1945, there are special objects about a generation of
Vietnamese students during the French colonial period, such as a learning
report of "Thanh Nam prodigy" Pham Dong Dien who later
became Professor Pham Dong Dien, Rector of Hanoi University of Science
and Technology-one of the figures assigned by the Ministry of
National Defence to research weapons serving the resistance war against the
French.
Exhibits, pictures and research works of outstanding scientists in the field of
medicine are also displayed at the exhibition. They include a scalpel and a
photo of student Pham Van Phuc, later Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Phuc who
performed the surgery in which the patient was soldier La Van Cau, a hero of
the People's Armed Forces during the 1950 Border Campaign.
Visitors can also learn about the research work of four persons who are
considered as "four pillars" of Vietnamese medicine in the resistance
war. They are Professor Ton That Tung (a street in Hanoi is named after him);
Prof. Dang Van Chung, Prof. Chu Van Tuong and Prof. Dinh Van Thang.
A draft of the book "small and large surgery on the liver” published by
Paris-based Masson Publishing House is displayed at a solemn site at the
park. The draft consists of 216 pages, handwritten and typed by Prof. Ton
That Tung in French. The book has been praised by the world’s surgeons.
Professor Tung's method of liver resection is also known as "Ton That Tung
method".
Not only displaying and introducing achievements in medicine, mathematics,
biology and geology, the park also creates a highlight with special objects of
the subsidy period. Models of old apartments with things of the period such as
bicycles, and coupons to buy goods and rice give visitors a better
understanding of the past of the country.
After spending a full day visiting and experiencing the heritage park, Nguyen
Minh Duc, a tourist from Hanoi said that given its geographical location and
archived research works, thepark is really a suitable place for relaxing
as well as for organising events, seminarsand organizing life skills
education classes for the young generation./.
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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