A Neu pole, a tall bamboo tree with red garment strips used to dispel evil spirits during Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, was erected at Hue Imperial Citadel in Thua Thien-Hue province on January 28.
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Neu pole installed at Hue Imperial Citadel to welcome Lunar New Year
(Photo: tintucvietnam.vn)
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The installation
of the tree is a traditional ritual practice of the Vietnamese people to mark
the beginning of Tet.
The
15-metre long bamboo pole was carried out by a group of 10 men who were
dressed in the uniform of soldiers under the Nguyen Dynasty.
They were
accompanied by a guard of honour and a band of royal court music to join a
procession from Hien Nhon gate through Thai Hoa Palace to arrive at the
Ancestral Temple, where emperors of the Nguyen dynasty are worshipped.
Two other
Neu pole were also installed at Trieu Mieu and Long An temples at the
Imperial Citadel at the same time.
Also on the
occasion, the Hue Relics Preservation Centre hosted a programme offering
visitors a string of activities, including royal games, calligraphy and
martial arts performances, traditional dragon and lion dances, and a chung
(square) cake making contest.
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Source: NDO
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.
