As many of 100 photos of Uncle Ho and northwestern ethnic people are on display at an exhibition which opened in Yen Chau district, the northwestern province of Son La, on May 8th.
The event was held by the Management Board of President Ho Chi Minh at
the Presidential Place, Son La provincial Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism, and Yen Chau district People’s Committee, as part of a series of
activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Uncle Ho’s visit to the
Northwest region (May 7th, 1959-2019).
Exhibits were chosen
from different sources on Uncle Ho’s visit and talks with cadres, soldiers and
compatriots in Son La province. They deeply reflected Uncle Ho’s love and the
Party and State’s care for northwestern ethnic groups, and the achievements of
60 years’ implementation of Uncle Ho’s teachings in socio-economic and cultural
fields in Yen Chau district.
The exhibition
contributed to teach the national historical tradition, cultivate and uphold
the spirit of patriotism, and arouse the creativity of party committees,
authorities, officials, party members, soldiers of armed forces and ethnic
people in Son La in general and Yen Chau in particular./.
Source: DCS
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.
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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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