The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a meeting on November 23 to review the organisation of the Hoa Binh Culture-Tourism Week 2024 and the second Da river Fish and Shrimp Festival.
Officials attended the meeting including Vice Chairman of the provincial
People's Committee and Head of the organising committee for the cultural week
Nguyen Van Toan; and Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and
head of the organising board for the fish and shrimp festival Dinh Cong Su.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising
board for the cultural week Nguyen Van Toan presents commendation certificates
from the Chairman of the provincial People's Committee to collectives that
contribute to the success of the cultural week and the festival.
Vice Chairman of
the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising board for the fish
and shrimp festival Dinh Cong Su awards commendation certificates to
individuals for their outstanding contributions to the cultural week and the
festival.
The provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development praise the collectives for
their efforts in organising the second Da river Fish and Shrimp Festival.
Speaking at
the closing
ceremony, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Quach Thi Kieu said that the two events which took place from November 15 - 23
left a profound impression on local residents and visitors.
Within the framework of the festival, 112 booths
displayed Da river fish and shrimp products, agricultural and OCOP products,
drawing tens of thousands of visitors.
The organisers auctioned two locally-raised
specialty fish from Hoa Binh lake, getting 255 million VND (10,000 USD). A
fishing competition on Hoa Binh lake, aimed at promoting culture and the scenic
beauty of the lake, saw participation from many anglers, and 11 prizes were
awarded across various categories. Following the competition, the province’s
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development organized a fish release to
regenerate aquatic resources in the Da river.
Nguyen Huy Nhuan, Director of the provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, emphasised the success of the
Culture-Tourism Week and the fish and shrimp festival. He highlighted that the
activities promote the image and potential of Hòa Bình, showcasing the
beautiful natural landscapes, and the unique cultural heritage of its ethnic
minority groups in the province.
On this occasion, the Chairman of the provincial
People's Committee awarded commendation certificates to 15 collectives and 30
individuals for their outstanding contributions to the organisation of the two
events.
The Director of the province’s Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development also presented certificates of merit to 20
collectives and ten individuals for their contribution to the festival.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
