Lac Son district in Hoa Binh province is a treasure of cultural heritages, boasting 13 provincial-level relics and landscape sites. Of them, two are special national relic sites, namely the Xom Trai cave archaeological site and the Lang Vanh rock shelter, as well as one national relic site - the Muong Khoi Revolutionary Base. These landmarks reflect the region's rich cultural and historical significance.
The district is home to over 1,200 Muong gongs, which are an integral part of the cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Additionally, there are approximately 18,640 traditional stilt houses scattered across the district, providing a glimpse into the region's architectural heritage.
Cultural life has thriven with 252 community arts groups and various clubs dedicated to preserving traditional music and crafts. These include 10 village-level folk singing clubs, a district-level Mo Muong club, and clubs for poetry, traditional folk singing and dancing, Muong gongs, and even a cooperative focused on traditional brocade weaving.
Lac Son is committed to preserving and promoting its unique cultural heritage while pursuing the "all people unite to build cultural life" movement. The district actively preserves traditional festivals and intangible cultural values, ensuring that these practices are not only maintained but also celebrated.
The district has made impressive strides in promoting cultural standards. Currently, 252 out of 271 villages and residential areas, or 92.9%, meet the cultural criteria. The district also upholds a commitment to social norms, with no new cases of social evils, third-child births, early marriages, or consanguineous marriages reported.
Notably, all 23 communes of the district have achieved the cultural criteria required for new-style rural areas, a testament to the community's dedication to enhancing the quality of life while preserving its cultural roots.
This achievement highlights the district’s successful integration of cultural preservation with modern rural development.
On November 6, the residential area, Nam Thai hamlet, Doan Ket commune (Yen Thuy) organized the Great National Solidarity Festival and celebrated the 94th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (November 18, 1930 - November 18, 2024). There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Tien Sinh, the Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the Chairman of the Provincial Party Committee's Inspection Commission, and the leaders of the appropriate departments and branches of the province and Yen Thuy district.
The authorities and community in Yen Thuy district are dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of ethnic groups in the locality. Yen Thuy is home to seven ethnic groups, with the Muong making up over 69% of the population.
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.
