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| The community center in Ban Dong hamlet (Hop Thanh commune) has been built with modern facilities, meeting the community needs of the local people. Photo: Provided. |
Serving as the "common home" for Residential Group 12 Cam Gia, Gia Sang Ward, the community center, built in 2005, was initially only about 100 square meters and served 100 households at the time. After several mergers, the population of the group increased significantly, making the center unsuitable for community activities. This location has also been the annual meeting place for the Thai Nguyen Province Folk Music and Singing Club for the past 20 years.
Mr. Mai Ngoc Thu, Head of Neighborhood Group 12, expressed his concern: "Currently, the existing facilities are overloaded, and the people hope for investment and new construction to meet the community's living needs."
Meanwhile, despite being a mountainous commune, thanks to resources from the National Target Program for New Rural Development, 100% of the hamlets in Phu Dinh commune have cultural facilities, and 70% of them have sports facilities.
Mr. Luong The Dong, Chairman of the People's Committee of Phu Dinh commune, said: Although the cultural infrastructure system is not yet fully synchronized, currently all 24 hamlets in the commune have established arts and sports clubs. These clubs are actively operating, contributing to improving the spiritual life and strengthening community bonds.
Through our research in many localities, we have found that some grassroots cultural institutions are not operating effectively due to dilapidated facilities, unsuitable uses, or activities that are only temporary, mainly serving meetings, ceremonies, and holidays. The lack of specialized institutions for young people, workers, the elderly, etc., has also been frequently mentioned.
Nevertheless, the picture of cultural institutions in the province shows many bright colors and positive signs. In recent years, the province has issued many mechanisms and policies to develop the system of cultural and sports institutions. By the end of 2025, the entire province will have 5 provincial-level cultural and sports institutions; 77 out of 92 communes and wards will have meeting halls or cultural centers; and 3,088 out of 3,145 villages, hamlets, and residential areas will have cultural houses (reaching over 98%).
According to Ms. Ha Thi Bich Hong, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism , the province's cultural institutions have basically approached the goal of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, which is to ensure that 100% of local governments at both levels and the armed forces have cultural institutions serving the creative and enjoyment needs of officials and the people. However, to achieve the goal of 90% of institutions operating effectively, the issue is not just about "having" them, but more importantly, "how they operate." These institutions need to truly become vibrant "common homes," where people actively participate, create, and spread cultural values.
During the period 2026-2030, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to propose resources from national target programs to invest in cultural and sports equipment for approximately 2,500 villages, hamlets, and residential areas, with support ranging from 50 million to 200 million VND per unit.
Simultaneously, localities will conduct a review and assessment of the current situation to determine the need for new construction and renovation of cultural centers, ensuring the efficient use of capital. Along with investment in physical infrastructure, innovation in content and methods of operation is a key factor. These institutions need to diversify their activities to meet the needs of various groups, from young people and workers to the elderly; thereby building a healthy and distinctive cultural environment.
Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202604/de-cac-thiet-che-van-hoa-hoat-dong-hieu-qua-09a5057/
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