The Hoa Binh College of Technical Technology, in collaboration with the Hoa Binh Technical and Economic College and the provincial Association of Literature and Arts, hosted a gathering on April 15 to celebrate Laos’ traditional Bunpimay (New Year) Festival 2025 and debut the new book "Nguoi Muong o ban Don” (Muong people in Don village).
Representatives from provincial departments and units
present meaningful gifts to Lao students during the Bunpimay Festival.
As part of the educational cooperation programme with the Lao
province of Houaphanh, both Hoa Binh colleges have been receiving and training
Lao students since the 2020–2021 academic year. Currently, a total of 58 Lao
students are enrolled. Beyond academic and daily support, the colleges place
strong emphasis on Bunpimay celebrations each year to help students feel at
home.
This year’s gathering took place in a warm and festive
atmosphere, featuring traditional music and dance performances. Students were
gifted with thoughtful presents and joined traditional Lao New Year rituals
such as the baci (wrist-tying ceremony) and the joyful water-splashing
festivities.
On this occasion, the provincial Association of Literature and
Arts debuted the book "Nguoi Muong o ban Don”, a collection of essays,
stories, and poems about Don village in Sam Neua town, Houaphanh province. The
publication offers a heartfelt look into the lives and culture of the Muong
community in Laos, highlighting deep-rooted ties and reinforcing the enduring
friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.
More than just an information technology teacher, Bui Van Nien is an inspiring figure who has nurtured the scientific curiosity and creative spirit of students in Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities.
Da Bac is the most disadvantaged mountainous district in Hoa Binh province, with ethnic minorities accounting for about 90% of its population. Over the past years, the district has mobilised resources to implement ethnic policies to improve the quality of life of local people.
In recent years, Hoa Binh province has consistently prioritised the protection, care, and education of children, particularly those from ethnic minorities and disadvantaged backgrounds, by creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for their all-round development.
The Steering Committee for Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control of Hoa Binh province, in coordination with the Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control Fund, held a ceremony on May 28 in response to the World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and the National No Tobacco Week (from May 25 to 31). The event was chaired by Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of the Steering Committee.
Since 2021, the Center for Industrial Promotion and Industrial Development Consulting (CIIDC) under the Department of Industry and Trade has been implementing a school lighting model as part of the plan for using energy efficiently and economically in Hoa Binh Province in the pẻiod of 2021 - 2025. This model not only aims to improve the learning conditions and enhance the education quality, but it also promotes the message of energy saving, energy security, environmental protection and contributes to the goals of socio-economic development.
In the 2024 - 2025 school year, the entire Hoa Binh provincial education sector includes 520 educational institutions and schools. Among them are 13 ethnic boarding schools with 153 classes and 4,487 students. Four of these schools have met national standards, reaching 30.7 percent.
