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As spring gently arrives, the cultural heritage of Thanh Hoa province seems to awaken. Beyond simply preserving or developing tourism, Thanh Hoa's culture is now presented with an opportunity to broaden its horizons and enter a modern creative space – where the cultural industry can become a bridge connecting the past with the future, transforming identity into a driving force, and creating breakthroughs for sustainable development.

Tourists participate in a traditional cultural space. Photo: Provided

Previously, Thanh Hoa's culture was primarily present within the confines of festivals, historical sites, and traditional community activities. However, in recent years, many cultural values ​​have begun to move beyond the "conservation zone," directly participating in socio -economic life through innovative approaches. From historical sites and scenic spots to traditional festivals, folk performances, traditional crafts, and the rich culinary heritage of Thanh Hoa, each value carries its own unique story, captivating and deeply moving for the local people.

Sam Son beach area is affirming its potential and direction towards a cultural industry. Along with its beautiful beach and a fairly comprehensive and modern infrastructure and service system, many festivals and cultural tourism events are being renewed to enhance the visitor experience. Typical examples include: the beach tourism festival, street art programs, pedestrian zones, beach squares, folk performances, culinary cultural spaces, and souvenir products representing Sam Son... This forms the foundation for the development of cultural industry products associated with the beach area.

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Safety guidelines in response to the risk of heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides caused by Typhoon No. 1.According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from the night of July 3rd to the end of July 5th, the Northeast region and Thanh Hoa province are likely to experience widespread heavy rain. From July 4th to July 7th, a flood surge is possible on rivers in the Northeast region. To ensure the safety of yourself and your family, the Department of Dike Management and Flood Control has issued 10 recommendations for people to take the following safety measures:

The delegation of National Assembly deputies from the province surveyed the implementation of the two-tiered local government system and the reorganization of villages and neighborhoods in Thieu Trung commune.On the morning of July 3rd, the Thanh Hoa Provincial National Assembly Delegation, led by Ms. Luong Thi Hoa, Provincial Party Committee member and Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, conducted a survey in Thieu Trung commune regarding the implementation of the two-tiered local government system, the reorganization of villages and neighborhoods, and the arrangement, utilization, and policies for part-time officials at the commune level.

Disseminating labor laws in cooperativesOn the morning of July 3rd, the Thanh Hoa Provincial Cooperative Union, in coordination with the Provincial Social Insurance Agency, organized a conference to organize and strengthen cooperatives operating under the 2023 Cooperative Law and to disseminate labor laws.

In the western mountainous region of the province, the indigenous cultural values ​​of the Thai and Muong ethnic groups reflect another facet of the cultural industry. The stilt houses of the Thai and Muong people, the terraced rice fields, the traditional folk songs, the sounds of gongs and drums, and the traditional cuisine have become highlights attracting domestic and international tourists. At community-based tourism destinations, many participating households have transformed their living spaces and daily cultural practices into unique tourism products, simultaneously preserving culture and creating local livelihoods.

A unique piece in Thanh Hoa's cultural and industrial landscape is its traditional craft villages, which preserve the essence of handicrafts passed down through generations and are gradually seeking to "renew" themselves. Facing the trend of industrialization and digital transformation, many craft villages, such as those specializing in Tra Dong bronze casting, rattan and bamboo weaving, and fish sauce production, have begun to change their mindset and designs, harmonizing traditional elements with market demands. They are developing product showcases combined with tourism, bringing their products to e-commerce platforms, and promoting them on digital platforms. Although not yet large in scale, these are signs that a cultural and industrial mindset is gradually taking shape in practice.

Along with that, the development of technology and social media has opened up new approaches to promoting Thanh Hoa's culture. Several organizations and localities have begun applying technology to cultural promotion and digitizing historical sites. Many young people and content creators have chosen local heritage, festivals, and cuisine as material to tell stories through images and short videos, contributing to spreading the beauty of the culture to a wider community.

Developing the cultural industry is not just a trend, but a necessary direction for Thanh Hoa's culture to become a resource for sustainable and harmonious development. To develop the cultural industry in Thanh Hoa, the requirements for the future include changing mindsets, broadening vision, building clearer strategies, selecting priority areas for targeted investment, aligning with the advantages of each region, and promoting the image and people of Thanh Hoa. In this process, the State plays a guiding and facilitating role; businesses are the investment force and production organizers; the community and key cultural entities are the "soul" of the creative process; technology is a supporting tool; and cultural values ​​are the irreplaceable foundation. Only then will the cultural industry become a highlight, contributing to Thanh Hoa's faster and more sustainable development in the new era.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a copy of the Letter of Credence for the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam.On the afternoon of July 2nd, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Mr. Le Cong Dung, Director of the State Protocol and Foreign Interpretation Department, received a copy of the Letter of Credence from Ms. Jennifer Wicks, Ambassador of the United States of America to Vietnam.

Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung visits and works in Minnesota, USA.From June 28-30, the Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States, Nguyen Quoc Dung, paid a visit and worked in Minnesota.

Vietnam encourages US businesses to expand investment in high technology.On the morning of June 26th, at the Government Headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Mr. Jeff Place, Supply Chain Director of Coherent Group (USA). During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam encourages US businesses to expand investment, especially in high-tech, innovation, and semiconductor industries.

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