(HBO) – The People’s Committee of the northwestern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has convened a meeting to prepare for the culture and tourism week slated for November.
The provincial culture and tourism week aims to introduce and honour
traditional culture and national cultural heritage in Hoa Binh, while promoting
the locality’s tourism potential. It is expected to see the participation of
Hoa Binh’s neighbouring provinces.
The highlight of the programme is a beauty contest that honours the beauty of
local women, as well as the land and people of Hoa Binh in general. The winner of
the pageant will have a chance to work as Hoa Binh’s brand ambassador.
The qualification round of the contest will last from August 25 to September 12,
while the finale will take place from October 20 to November 3.
Speaking at the meeting, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee
Nguyen Van Chuong asked the organisers to ensure the progress of the festival.
Apart from tourism promotion, local products should be introduced during the
festival, he said, stressing the organisation of the "One Commune, One Product”
exhibition by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on this
occasion.
The auction of the holding of the beauty contest should be publicised and
contest rules announced no later than August 25, he said.
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.
