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Authorities in Luong Son district have officially recognised Sau communal house in Thanh Cao commune as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
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representative from the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism
presents the certification recognising Sau communal house as
aprovincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
Located in Sau Ha village, the communal house was originally
made of bamboo and thatch before being rebuilt with durable wood in a
traditional "J"-shaped structure. It remained a significant cultural and
spiritual site until 1950, when it was destroyed during a French military
sweep, leaving only its foundation. Worship activities ceased, and all
religious artifacts were lost. The communal house has since undergone multiple
restorations, leading to its present-day form.
Historical records preserved at the Vietnam Academy of Social
Sciences indicate that the Nguyen Dynasty bestowed four royal decrees upon the
communal house in 1887, 1909, and 1924. The communal house worships three
supreme-ranking deities: Tan Vien Son, Cao Son, and Quy Minh.
Rebuilt with community contributions, the communal house serves
as a cultural and spiritual landmark. Its annual festival, held on the fifth
day of the first lunar month, features unique traditional rituals and performances.
Given its historical and cultural significance, the Hoa Binh provincial
People’s Committee has granted Sau communal house the provincial-level
historical and cultural relic site status.
The People's Committee of Luong Son District recently held a ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing Sau Communal House in Thanh Cao Commune as a provincial-level historical and cultural site.
Recognising the importance of cultural heritage preservation in protecting and promoting the value system of Vietnamese culture, and serving socio-economic development in the new period, Party committees and local administrations in Hoa Binh province have identified it as a key task in the cultural development strategy. The province has been making efforts in mobilising resources, creating consensus among people and engaging ethnic communities in preserving and promoting cultural identity.
Hoa Binh province has captured growing attention both domestically and internationally for its distinctive cultural heritage and rich history. Most notably, it has been renowned for its famous Hoa Binh culture, considered the cradle of ancient Vietnamese civilisation. Looking ahead to significant milestones in 2025 and the 140th anniversary of province establishment in 2026, Hoa Binh Newspaper presents a comprehensive overview of the province's development across economic, social, cultural, tourism, and security domains.
Hoa Binh province, renowned as the cradle of the Muong ethnic group and the celebrated Hoa Binh Civilisation, boasts rich and distinctive cultural heritage. Numerous local traditions and cultural assets have been recognised as part of the national tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
With flexibilities in preserving heritage in recent years, the Museum of Hoa Binh province has contributed to preserving and promoting the diverse historical and cultural values of the ethnic minority groups in the province.
In recent years, Hoa Binh has prioritised cultural diplomacy as a tool to promote the local image and cultural identity nationally and internationally. Cultural heritage preservation efforts and cultural exchanges have so far played a key role in driving sustainable tourism growth.
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