(HBO) - In Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh Union of Literature and Arts and that of Lao Cai have collaborated to organize the opening ceremony of the exhibition of art photographic works by photographic artists from 2 provinces of Hoa Binh and Lao Cai.
The representatives from the Union of Literature and Arts of Hoa Binh and Lao Cai provinces are visiting the exhibition.
More than 100 typical photographic works, which are beautiful frames describing the landscapes, the daily life, and the culture of ethnic minorities in Lao Cai and Hoa Binh, have been introduced at the exhibition. These are the images of the fascinating nature on Fansiphan's peak (the roof of Indochina), the terraced fields with different layers, the peaceful villages, the gracious smiles of girls, the clear eyes of of children, the joy of bumper crop of corn and rice, the excitement of folk games deeply imbued with ethnic identities ...
This is an occasion for the photographers in the two provinces of Hoa Binh and Lao Cai to discuss and exchange professional skills to improve the quality of creative works, promoting the images of the homeland and people of each province. The works have been exhibited for a long time at the Bep Muong Restaurant - on Da Giang Street (Hoa Binh City) to promote to the people and tourists. After the opening ceremony, the photographers from Lao Cai and Hoa Binh provinces made a field trip to compose photos in some areas of Hoa Binh province. Thereby, the photographic works will be selected to be displayed at the upcoming week of Culture and Tourism in Hoa Binh Province in 2019.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.
The Government Office with Document No. 2082/VPCP-KGVX, dated March 29, 2024, sent out the opinion of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha regarding the submission of the "Mo Muong" and "Cheo art" dossiers to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
