Highlights of building cultural institutions in Hoang Mai

The South American block, Quynh Thien ward has 203 households, the people's lives here are still difficult, mainly small business but always full of village and neighborhood affection. Any activity of the block, hamlet or construction of works, traffic infrastructure is unanimously responded by the people, voluntarily contributing money, labor days without waiting or relying on the State. In addition, the Party cell, the Front Working Committee, and the residential group operate well, so the village and neighborhood affection is further cultivated.

The South American Cultural House (formerly Block 4) was completed with the enthusiastic support of local people. Photo: Viet Phuong

Talking to us, comrade Nguyen Ba Menh - Secretary of the South American Block Party Cell, Quynh Thien Ward shared that although people's lives are still full of difficulties, people are always united and support each other; cultural and sports activities are very good. Since 2003, the block has been continuously recognized as a Cultural Village, an excellent advanced block. The block's cultural house was inaugurated and put into operation in 2019 with a total value of more than 450 million VND, in addition to the town's support of 150 million VND, the rest was supported by people and benefactors.

Quynh Thien ward leaders added that land funds for investment in cultural institutions in the direction of meeting standards are very difficult. However, with the determination of the Party Committee and authorities at all levels, cultural institutions meeting standards are gradually being built, ensuring the living needs of the people and the organization of cultural, artistic, physical education and sports activities in the whole ward.

Bao Minh Pagoda in Quynh Thien Ward was restored with donations from local people. Photo: Viet Phuong

Currently, the ward has a multi-functional cultural house that meets the cultural and artistic needs of the ward. The locality also pays attention to repairing and adding equipment at the cultural house. The ward's stadium has upgraded the field surface, equipment for sports activities, volleyball court, and lighting system to ensure sports activities. Currently, 8/10 cultural houses in the ward have been invested in, repaired and newly built, and the two cultural houses of Tan Son and Tan Huong have been approved for new construction in 2020.

With the motto "The State and the people work together", with the joint efforts of cadres and people of the whole commune, grassroots cultural institutions in Hoang Mai town have received attention for investment and construction.

In the context of limited budget, the good news is that cultural houses and village sports grounds have been newly built, and cultural facilities have been gradually upgraded with the proactive contributions of the people. Thereby, it has contributed to the strong development of cultural, artistic, physical education and sports movements, actively serving local political tasks, and improving the quality of people's lives.

Comrade To Huy Hung - Vice Chairman of Hoang Mai Town People's Committee

Implementing the campaign "All people unite to build new rural areas and civilized urban areas", mobilized people to donate 10,025 m²land, 587.6 m²perimeter wall, 265.4 m²ancillary works, 4,500 working days to build new rural areas, urban embellishment. Currently, the town has 4 communes recognized as meeting new rural standards.

Quynh Thien Kindergarten (Hoang Mai town) is being urgently completed. Photo: Viet Phuong

The gradual construction of public cultural institutions and residential areas has also contributed significantly to the implementation of a civilized urban lifestyle, initially creating good habits in people's lifestyles; implementing a civilized lifestyle in weddings, funerals and festivals. The quality of people's lives has been significantly improved both materially and spiritually.

In 2019, the rate of cultural families reached 75.3%, the rate of cultural villages and blocks was 68.7%; cultural agencies and units reached 19.56% (an increase of 5.43% compared to 2018). The system of cultural institutions at the grassroots level basically meets the living needs of the community. Currently, 97% of villages and blocks have community activity houses and are starting to build 2 cultural houses (in Quynh Thien ward)... Up to now, 8/10 wards and communes have achieved synchronous cultural and sports institutions; 3 communes and wards have standard cultural and sports institutions.

Many cultural and sports institutions and activities in the town operate effectively, attracting a large number of people to participate. In the photo: The palanquin race to pray for the Fish at the Con Temple Festival. Photo courtesy of Nhat Thanh

Currently, many cultural and sports institutions and activities in the town are operating effectively, attracting a large number of people to participate in activities, entertainment and recreation. The fact that people voluntarily join hands to build cultural institutions, as well as actively participate in activities at cultural and sports institutions, demonstrating the self-management role of the community in preserving and developing local culture and sports, is a bright spot of the town that needs to be encouraged and replicated.