HoaBinh celebrates 130th founding anniversary

5/29/2017 - 2:33:56 PM

(HBO) – Local authorities and residents of HoaBinh province enjoyed celebrations in mid-November to mark the province’s 130th founding anniversary, 25 years of re-establishment and to accept the first-class Independence Order.

Thousands of people attended Cao Phong Orange Festival, the inauguration of the Hoa Binh 3 Bridge and a mountainous market.

They were also enthralled by a fashion show showcasing traditional Muong ethnic minority costumes, music performances alongside exhibitions on the province’s socio-economic development and local flora and fauna.

Two highlights were the second Gong Festival of the Muong ethnic minority people, the largest-ever in Vietnam featuring 1,600 performers and a celebration ceremony with live musical performances reflecting the province’s history, victories and development on November 19.

Here are some memorable moments of the Muong Gong Festival and the celebration ceremony that attracted thousands of people

By Hong Duyen

“De” rice festival – Muong people’s unique traditional festival

Every year, on the 26th day of the 10th lunar month, people in the Muong Trac and Muong Ram areas, Lac Thinh commune, Yen Thuy district, celebrate the "De” rice (fermented rice) festival.

Grapefruit season in Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province

Grapefruit is the main crop in Tan Lac district. From mid-November until now, Tan Lac red grapefruit has entered the autumn period.

"Golden fruit" season in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province

Starting from the end of October, Cao Phong orange region entered a new target. With confirmed quality, Cao Phong oranges have a special appeal for consumers inside and outside Hoa Binh province as well as tourists to Hoa Binh.

The festival praying for fish and releasing flower lanterns on Da River

(HBO) - Within the framework of activities of the first Fish and Shrimp Festival of Da river in Hoa Binh province; OCOP Agricultural Fair and product exhibition in the Northern midlands and mountainous areas in 2023, in the evening of October 26, the Provincial People's Committee held the festival praying for fish and releasing flower lanterns on Da River.

Exploring Mai Chau community-based tourism

(HBO) - Mai Chau district is not only known for its fresh climate, poetic landscape and hospitable ethnic people but also for its native folk culture, festivals, and traditional crafts. These are the "golden advantages" for developing community-based tourism, making Mai Chau an attractive tourist destination.

Da River shimmers in flower-shaped lantern festival

(HBO) - A night festival with flower-shaped lanterns was held on the Da river in Hoa Binh city on October 26 as part of the activities in the framework of the first Da River Fish-Shrimp Festival, and the Agricultural Fair and Exhibition of OCOP products in the northern midland and mountainous region in 2023. The event attracted crowds of visitors and local residents. Thousands of colourful lanterns were floated, creating a shimmering scene on the river. Each lantern carried messages of peace, good fortune, and good weather.