The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in the Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay town in Hanoi, is hosting a programme celebrating the cultural diversity and customs of the Central Highlands region this June.
Gong performances are an indispensable part of the programme
The programme has attracted around 90 ethnic people from 12 groups in
the region, including Ta Oi, Co Tu, Raglai, E De, and Khmer, among others.
The programme introduces visitors to folk songs and
lullabies of the Central Highlanders, as well as the making of their
traditional musical instruments and cloth weaving.
A cooking contest, gong performances, sporting events and
folk games are also indispensable parts of the month-long event.
Notably, children visiting the village can register for a
free training course on experiencing the Buddhist monastic life. During the
two-day courses, on June 2-3 and June 16-17, participants will learn about
Buddhist rituals and Buddha’s teachings on humanism and being a well behaved
child.
During June, a number of traditional festivals of ethnic
groups will be held in the village, such as a new house warming ceremony by the
Cham group from Ninh Thuan, and the ceremony of brotherhood and longevity
celebration by the Ede
people in Dak Lak province.
Source: NDO
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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