Workshop 'Promoting the cultural identity of the Tho ethnic group to serve socio-economic development in the western districts of Nghe An'

Conference scene. Photo: Cong Kien

Attending the workshop, the Central delegates included Dr. Le Doan Hop - former Minister of Information and Communications; Dr. Hoang Xuan Luong - former Deputy Minister, Vice Chairman of the Ethnic Committee, former Standing Deputy Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee; Dr. Pham Hung Tien - Deputy Director of FNF Institute; representatives of leaders and researchers from agencies, units and research institutes.

On the side of Nghe An province, there were comrades: Tran Quoc Thanh - Director of the Department of Science and Technology; Hoang Thi Thu Trang - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Secretary of Nghia Dan District Party Committee; representatives of leaders of provincial departments, branches and sectors; leaders of districts and towns where Tho ethnic people live, along with scientists and researchers on culture and ethnicity in the province.

The conference report affirmed: The Tho ethnic group is one of the fiveethnic minoritiesin Nghe An province, belonging to the Viet - Muong language group, residing mainly in Thai Hoa town and districts: Nghia Dan, Quy Hop, Con Cuong and Tan Ky.

The Tho ethnic group is made up of many different groups, sharing some common characteristics, and at the same time having their own unique features in folk songs, folk dances, traditional festivals, rituals, ceremonies, etc.

Comrades: Tran Quoc Thanh - Director of Nghe An Department of Science and Technology; Dr. Pham Hung Tien - Deputy Director of FNF Institute; Hoang Thi Thu Trang - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Secretary of Nghia Dan District Party Committee chaired the workshop. Photo: Cong Kien

However, during the development process,Tho peopleThere is cultural exchange with the Thai and Kinh ethnic groups, many traditional cultural values ​​of the Tho people have been lost, especially cultural elements in material and spiritual life.

Dr. Le Doan Hop - former Minister of Information and Communications discussed the issue of promoting the cultural identity of ethnic minorities, including the Tho ethnic group, in the process of socio-economic development in Western Nghe An. Photo: Cong Kien

Workshop "Promoting the cultural identity of the Tho ethnic group to serve socio-economic development in the districts"Western Nghe An"Gathering 16 presentations revolving around the issue of preserving and promoting the cultural identity and indigenous knowledge of the Tho people to serve the socio-economic development process.

The cultural identity and indigenous knowledge of the Tho ethnic group in Nghe An are gradually being lost. Photo: Dao Tho

Notable among these are the presentations: "Exploiting indigenous knowledge and eating habits of the Dan Lai people in experiential tourism activities" by Dr. Vo Thi Hoai Thuong; "Promotingcultural heritageof ethnic minorities in sustainable tourism development today" by Associate Professor - Dr. Le Thi Bich Thuy; "VTIK's work in preserving the cultural values ​​of the Tho ethnic group in Western Nghe An" by artisan Sam Van Binh...

Folk artist Sam Van Binh discusses the cultural identity of the Tho ethnic group in western Nghe An. Photo: Cong Kien

In his concluding remarks at the workshop, Mr. Tran Quoc Thanh, Director of the Department of Science and Technology, noted that localities need to continue to pay attention to and focus on preserving and promoting cultural identity and indigenous knowledge, creating momentum for socio-economic development. In the development process, it is necessary to seek support from the State and socio-political organizations, while promoting the internal strength of the people.

Comrade Tran Quoc Thanh - Director of the Department of Science and Technology noted that localities need to continue to pay attention and focus on preserving and promoting cultural identity and indigenous knowledge. Photo: Cong Kien

At the same time, localities should soon develop plans and projects to promote the cultural identity values ​​of the Tho ethnic group to develop community tourism, build suitable destinations and tours to attract tourists, help people have more income, improve their lives...