(HBO) - Near Tet holiday, going to the routine market in the countryside is really interesting. It seems that the market only meets periodically, so it is crowding and many kinds of goods are only available in the countryside. The routine market in Dung Phong Commune (Cao Phong) meets once a week on Sundays. This year's Tet market on December 24 is bustling with buyers and sellers. The people all over the area of Muong Thang from Hop Phong, Nam Phong, Tay Phong, Thach Yen... all head to the central market of the commune cluster. Some people from outside the district and Hoa Binh city are also immersed themselves in the atmosphere of Tet countryside market.
The area selling Dong (Marantaceae) leaves, Lat Giang are all people in Dung Phong commune and from other communes in the region such as Tay Phong, Nam Phong... Dong leaves from the forest are selling at the price of 80,000 VND a bundle, lower that that of last year's Tet; and 10 thousand VND fro bundle of Lat Giang.
The people are looking to buy pot baskets and bamboo baskets. The price is from 20 to 50 thousand VND a unit depending on the big and small type.
The bamboo sticky rice bowl is of great interest to many people and it costs from 120,000 VND a piece.
Many women are choosing to buy their traditional costumes of Muong ethnic people to wear for Tet.
The abundant confectionery goods are serving the people's shopping needs for Tet.
On New Year's Day, many families do not forget to buy the national flags to hang in front of their house, showing their love for their homeland and country.
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.
Traditional costumes are cultural symbols of each
ethnic group, reflecting their customs and unique identities. Every pattern and
color on these outfits is a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship, folk
knowledge, and art. The traditional costumes of ethnic minorities in Hoa Binh
Province, such as the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong are not only used in daily life but also during
festivals and significant life ceremonies.
The atmosphere of Christmas (Noel) 2024 is
spreading from major cities to parishes, sub-parishes, and Catholic communities
throughout Hoa Binh Province. Christmas is now not only celebrated by Catholics
but also warmly welcomed by many people.
