(HBO) - SEA Games 31 is cominmg. Hoa Binh province is honored to host the cycling race with 2 disciplines: the terrain cycling and the long-distance cycling. As planned, the cycling race takes place in the province from May 14th to 22nd. The terrain race track in Dan Chu ward (Hoa Binh city) has been designed and built in accordance to the international standards and it is considered as a difficult race with high, winding and challenging slopes. In which, the downhill track is 2 km, the cross-country track is 5 km with flying docks and wavy roads.
From the end of March 2022, the
Vietnamese national team of terrain cycling, consisting of 14 athletes and
coaches, have gathered in the province to get familiarized themselves with the
track and they have been practicing hard to compete in 5 events (men's and
women's downhill passes individually; men's and women's Olympic cross-country;
men's and women's team cross-country relay) with the opponents from Southeast
Asian countries. There are 3 athletes from Hoa Binh province.


The head coach of the Vietnamese national cycling team, Mr. Nguyen Dang Son, is blowing the starting whistle and the athletes start practicing and trying to get the high results at home competition place.
The athletes are practicing with a winding and steep cross-country track.



The athletes arrived at the docks of the high and steep downhill racetrack full of challenges and it is not every practice goes smoothly, however, they are still determined to overcome and win the highest prize in the regional arena, bringing the glory to the Fatherland.


The members of the Vietnamese team of terance cycling are training hard and have excelled in overcoming the hilly slopes.


The sthlete's break time.
Thac Bo Temple is located in the tourism area of Hoa Binh Lake and it is a famous spiritual and cultural tourism destination. The majestic and poetic beauty of the place known as "Ha Long Bay” on land, along with the cultural identity of Muong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups and the sacredness of the relic site has become an unmissable destination for many people in the province and tourists from all over the country whenever Tet and Spring appear.
The streets of Hoa Binh city have been adorned with banners, slogans, flags, and flowers to mark the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – 2025), celebrating the hometown's progress and renewal. Reporters from Hoa Binh Newspaper captured images of the significant occasion.
With the theme "Hoa Binh- Confidently moving forward", the mascots welcoming the Year of the Snake are displayed at Hoa Binh Square, ensuring aesthetic beauty and imbued with national cultural identity. The works have received a positive welcome from the people, creating an exciting atmosphere for traditional Tet celebration and serving as a cultural and tourism highlight to attract visitors to Hoa Binh city and Hoa Binh province.
Hoa
Binh City is wearing a fresh, bright, green, clean and beautiful appearance
before the Spring of At Ty. Below are notes from Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters
in Hoa Binh City during the days leading up to Lunar New Year 2025.
Com Hamlet, Dong Lai Commune, Tan Lac district, was recognized as a traditional brocade weaving village in 2017 and has since established the Dong Lai Traditional Brocade Weaving and General Services Cooperative. Over the years, the revival of the brocade weaving craft has not only helped preserve traditional cultural values but also opened up economic development opportunities, providing income for residents.
The Ministry of Construction recently conducted an
appraisal and evaluation of the proposal to recognize Hoa Binh City as a Class
II urban area under Hoa Binh Province. The appraisal council agreed that Hoa
Binh City meets the criteria for a Class II urban area with a score of 84.16
out of 100. The city is currently focusing on improving its infrastructure,
enhancing its urban aesthetics, and aiming to become a modern urban area with a
unique identity.