(HBO) – A delegation of Hoa Binh authorities, including representatives of the provincial departments of home affairs and public security, and the provincial Party Committee’s mass mobilization board, has visited the dioceses of Hanoi and Hung Hoa in the capital city ahead of the Christmas Day.
The
officials wished priests, pastors and followers in the two dioceses a merry
Christmas season.
On this occasion, they also congratulated Vu Van
Thien on assuming the post of Archbishop.
Representatives
of departments and sectors present gifts of the provincial Party Committee,
People’s Committee, People’s Council and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee to
congratulate the Hanoi diocese on the Christmas celebrations.
On behalf of Catholic followers, priests of the
two dioceses thanked the Hoa Binh authorities for their Christmas greetings.
They wished all people peace and happiness,
adding that they will continue encouraging followers to comply with the Party’s
guidelines and policies and the State’s laws, actively take part in emulation
movements, lead a good secular and religious life, and join hands in
contributing to local socio-economic development./.
As part of Project 6 under the national target program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in 2024, Lạc Sơn District, Hoa Binh province focuses on diverse and practical activities to promote the project's goal: "Preserving and promoting the beautiful traditional cultural values of ethnic groups in conjunction with tourism development."
After 3 years of implementing Resolution No. 04-NQ/TU, dated October 11, 2021 of the Provincial Party Standing Committee on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage values of Hoa Binh province's ethnic groups in the period of 2021 – 2025 with the orientation to 2030 (NQ04), it has mobilized the participation of the entire political system, the people from all walks of life and there have been positive changes. So far, out of the 10 targets of NQ04, 3 targets have been met and exceeded the plan set for 2025. Typically, 70% of the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of ethnic groups in the province is on the list of the national ICH items and they have been protected and restored, exceeding 20% of the proposed Resolution.
Great National Unity Day has been recently celebrated in Duong hamlet, Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district, in an atmosphere of warmth and community spirit. The event highlighted national identity and strengthened the bond of solidarity among residents.
On November 28, the People's Committee of Cao Phong district organized the Cultural and Sports Festival of Cao Phong district's ethnic groups in 2024.
