(HBO) – Kim Tien Primary School (Kim Tien commune, Kim Boi district), was selected by the Hoa Binh Department of Education and Training to organise a creative fine arts experience programme, themed "We follow the tradition of Uncle Ho’s soldiers”, to mark the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and 29 years of the All-People's Defence Festival (December 22).

Products on display reflect pupils’skillsand creativity.
The programme was a practical activity to support teaching at school, creating a useful playingfield
to form and develop necessary qualifications
for pupils, particularlylife
skills. Through creative experiences inthe subject of finearts, the quality of education and life
skill training could be evaluated, while pupils are encouraged
to uphold the tradition of "when you eat a fruit, think of the man who planted
the tree”, thus being grateful to soldiers and showing their love
and pride for their homeland. The experiences are also expected to increase
pupils’ interest in learning and love for their schools.
Participating in the event, primary schools in Kim Boi
district installed booths featuring the major theme. Their booths were
classified into the categories of "Rembering the glorious history of the VPA”
showcasing creative products; "Inspiring Little Chefs” and "We are field cooks”
with local products and cusine; and "Following our ancestors” for creative
paintings and crafts.
Pupils were excited to join various activities, including
3D painting, clay modeling, creative painting, and upcycled fashion designing./.
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
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