The performance team of Phong Phu commune is performing at the Muong Bi Khai Ha Festival (The Festival to start cultivating or Forest Opening) in 2019.

In 2018, in the whole district there were 16,546 households received the title of the cultural families, 153 residential areas were culturally recognized, 165 agencies were recognized to meet the cultural standards and 100% of hamlets and residential areas reviewed, amended and supplemented the regulations and conventions. Cultural and sports institutions in the locality have been paid attention, integrating many construction investment capital sources, together with the people's money and labour force. Up till now 182 hamlets and residential areas in the district have had the cultural houses and the sports areas, 37 hamlets, residential areas have had the cultural houses and the standard sport areas, 4 communes have had the standard cultural houses and sports areas, reaching 16.7%. The district maintains and develops 24,840 people practicing regular physical training and sports, 8,050 people achieve the standard training regime, 4,700 sports households, and 75 sports clubs.

Mr. Bui Minh Hong, the head of Tan Lac Department of Culture and Sports says that the district’s Steering Committee has directed the commune’s and township’s Steering Committees to closely follow the instructions of the superiors to implement the contents of the literary life movement associated with new rural construction. The criteria of the movement are deployed to each village and hamlet so that people know and implement. Every year, the Steering Committee sets out the appropriate requirements and contents to develop an action plan that is close to reality, at the same time it inherits and promotes the cultural values ​​of each locality, thereby stimulating the pride, the community, the people’s self-management to build a healthy cultural life and a new countryside.

The movement of all people registering to build a cultural life has become a general movement closely associated with all sectors and fields. It is favored by the people of all strata and it is voluntarily implemented. The activities of the movement are implemented in a timely manner, bringing the practical effects in improving the material and spiritual life for the people. In order for all people to participate in the movement, the Steering Committee at all levels has done well the propaganda, raising the awareness of each citizen about the responsibility and meaning of the movement. As a result of this, people have voluntarily registered to build cultural families, residential areas and agencies. They have also propagated and mobilized other people to participate in the movement.

Related Topics

Chieng Chau commune preserves heritage tree

Ever-resonating Dong Son drums of Hoa Binh

Mo Muong - unique cultural heritage of Muong people

Unique traits of ethnic groups in Hoa Binh

---

Promoting Hoa Binh cultural heritage values: Part 3 - Reviving traditional values

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.

Exploring Hoa Binh Culture

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.

Promoting Hoa Binh cultural heritage values: Part 2 - Rich cultural heritage in Vietnam’s northwest gateway

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.

Receiving the certificate of the historical and cultural site at the provincial level for Sau Communal House, Thanh Cao Commune

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.

Motivation for community to enhance cultural heritage preservation

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.

A journey through time: Exploring rich history, formation of Hoa Binh province: Article 1: Major features of Hoa Binh province formation

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.