The Khong gian Viet (Viet space) display area was officially put into operation in the Co Loa Citadel on February 1 as part of efforts to diversify cultural activities in the national historical-cultural relic
A view of Co Loa festival
in 2017 (Source: VNA)
Covering over 2,000 sq.m, the model comprises three wooden houses
and six leaf-tiled cottages designed in traditional style, and over 20 bamboo
booths displaying specialties of Co Loa in particular and those of the Northern
Delta region in general.
Visitors will have a chance to enjoy interesting experience, as well as get
insights into the countryside’s custom, community culture, and handicraft
trade.
Tourist visiting the area will be provided with free tickets from February 1 -
February 21.
During the first four days of operation, many cultural activities are being
arranged, including displays of bonsai trees and handicrafts, traditional art
shows, water puppet performances, and food introduction.
At the end of 2017, the site’s management board introduced the Ca tru
(ceremonial singing) art performed by artisans from the Lo Khe Ca tru club of
Dong Anh district, in the site as part of efforts to preserve the intangible
cultural heritage.
Source: VNA
Hoa Binh province has carried out multiple programmes and initiatives to revive its cultural heritage which has gradually fallen into oblivion through the ebbs and flows of history.
The most prominent and defining feature in the prehistoric era of Hoa Binh is the Hoa Binh Culture. The Culture was first discovered in Hoa Binh. The significant prehistoric culture represents not only Vietnam but also Southeast Asia and southern China. Through excavations of cave sites in the limestone regions of Hoa Binh, French archaeologist M. Colani introduced the world to a "Stone Age in Hoa Binh province – Northern Vietnam" in 1927. On January 30, 1932, the First Congress of Far Eastern Prehistorians, held in Hanoi, officially recognised the Hoa Binh Culture.
Known as the "Land of Epic History”, Hoa Binh province, the gateway to Vietnam’s northwest, boasts a strategic location and a unique cultural tapestry woven by its ethnic minority communities.
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.
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