Building Cao Bang human culture, identity, and development traditions - Cao Bang Electronic Newspaper

Cao Bang, a land of outstanding people, where mountains and hills are associated with heroic historical relics and unique traditional cultural values. The ethnic diversity, rich customs and culture of the Cao Bang people are a colorful picture, a precious asset that needs to be preserved and promoted in the current process of building and developing the country. Building the culture of the Cao Bang people based on traditional identity is not only the task of the government but also the responsibility of each citizen, contributing to creating a Cao Bang with a strong identity, civilization and development.

Then singing and Tinh lute program with the participation of 1,000 people at Ban Gioc Waterfall.

Cultural identity of Cao Bang people

The cultural identity of Cao Bang people has been formed and nurtured through many generations, closely linked to the history of the nation's struggle to build and defend the country. This place is home to many ethnic groups such as Tay, Nung, Dao, San Chi, Lo Lo..., each ethnic group has its own unique cultural characteristics, creating richness and diversity for the province's cultural treasure.

Cao Bang is especially the "cradle" of the country's revolution and a sacred land with outstanding revolutionary traditional culture. Immediately after the Party's founding, the first Communist Party cell of Cao Bang was established on April 1, 1930. Cao Bang was chosen by Uncle Ho as the place to return to the country to directly lead the Vietnamese revolution, after more than 30 years of wandering abroad to find a way to save the country and save the people. Pac Bo, Truong Ha commune - where the 8th Central Party Conference and historical events took place, deciding on strategic policies for the future destiny of the country. The place name Pac Bo and Tran Hung Dao forest, Tam Kim commune - where the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army - the predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army - was established, were recognized by the State as special national monuments along with the famous Lam Son and Dong Khe places. Revolutionary culture is the "stream" of inheritance, the crystallization of traditional national culture, with educational significance for generations for the inevitable survival of the country.

Patriotism and strong will are some of the outstanding qualities of the Cao Bang people. The bravery and indomitability in the struggle to protect the Fatherland foster a martial spirit, a sense of community and a high sense of responsibility. In addition, the tradition of studiousness and hard work in production is also a precious beauty. The ethnic groups in Cao Bang always attach importance to education, considering it a way for their children to escape poverty and rise up. The Cao Bang people are industrious and creative in labor, exploiting the potential of the land, from farming, forestry to traditional crafts such as forging, brocade weaving, making bamboo shoots, vermicelli... Solidarity and mutual love are the red thread running through the spiritual and cultural life of the Cao Bang people. During holidays, Tet, harvest days or when facing difficulties and hardships, the ethnic community always stands side by side, sharing and helping each other. The Then, Sli, and Luon melodies echoing through the mountains and forests are not only songs but also a means of connecting the community and preserving cultural and historical values.

Tra Linh Then singing team maintains practice and performance, and exchanges in local events.

According to Meritorious Artist, folk culture researcher Hoang Duc Hien, Cao Bang is rich in ethnic folk music associated with each region and area with different unique features. The most common are the folk music genres of the Tay and Nung people, first of all, the famous Then Tinh folk music with many typical melodies and genres. Regarding sli, Luon, there are also many diverse genres, rich in national identity. That is not to mention the folk music of festivals and other rituals, which are all rich in poetry. Each genre of folk music also contains many melodies with a very rich quantity in all activities of life. Cao Bang's festivals are mainly traditional festivals held by the Tay and Nung people, a humane activity of traditional folk culture. Festivals are held at the beginning of the year, with many diverse and rich festivals, the most prominent being temple and pagoda festivals, agricultural festivals, festivals celebrating achievements, and festivals with humanistic teachings.

Challenges and opportunities in building Cao Bang human culture

In the context of international integration and the strong development of science and technology, Cao Bang's human culture also faces challenges. The wave of foreign culture sometimes affects the lifestyle and thinking, especially of the young, with the risk of causing some traditional values to fade away. Economic development also carries the risk of commercializing culture, losing the pristine and sacred nature of heritages. However, these challenges also come with great opportunities. Cao Bang possesses rich potential for ecotourism and traditional culture with magnificent and beautiful natural landscapes. The development of cultural tourism and community tourism is an important lever to introduce and promote Cao Bang's cultural identity to domestic and international friends.

To build Cao Bang human culture based on traditional identity, the province focuses on building synchronous and effective solutions. In particular, focusing on building Cao Bang people to develop comprehensively based on the core of the national value system, cultural value system, family value system and Vietnamese human standards in the new period. Promoting the cultural features and good nature that form the unique characteristics of Cao Bang people, which are "patriotism, solidarity, creativity, self-reliance, self-reliance, martial spirit, respect for justice, frankness, integrity, friendliness, sincerity and hospitality". Building and gradually implementing the Happiness Index in accordance with the practical conditions of the province.

Upholding the spirit of solidarity, honesty, humanity, and loyalty, cultivating in each citizen, especially the young generation, good traditional values in behavior, humane lifestyle, respect for honor, living responsibly towards the community and society, having a scientific worldview, ideals and aspirations to contribute; promoting democracy associated with the rule of law, living with self-respect, having the courage to fight against the bad and evil, honoring the beautiful and good in society. Actively overcoming limitations and shortcomings in perception and personality to build Cao Bang people is an important driving force for the development of the province. Fighting to eliminate harmful cultural products, negative behaviors, opportunities to violate the law, spreading wrong thoughts, pragmatic lifestyles, contrary to the nation's fine customs and traditions, negatively affecting the construction and development of Vietnamese culture in general and Cao Bang people in particular.

Continue to focus on building a culture from the Party Committee, agencies of the political system from the province to the grassroots to be clean and strong; build a healthy and honest office culture environment, promote public ethics, and behavioral culture in agencies and organizations. Promote studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style in conjunction with strictly implementing regulations on exemplary responsibility, especially for leaders. Continue to improve the quality and effectiveness of the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life", the overall project to develop the physical strength and stature of Vietnamese people by 2030 in the province, the movement for all people to exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho...

Selling bamboo mats at the fairs, a traditional cultural feature that is maintained to this day.

In particular, strengthen the propaganda and education of history and national culture for the young generation right from school, maintain the organization of cultural and artistic activities, competitions to learn about local identity, arouse national pride and awareness of cultural preservation. Continue to invest in preserving and embellishing historical relics, scenic spots, traditional crafts, and folk art forms. Encourage the community to participate in preserving and promoting the cultural values of their nation. Build unique tourism products closely associated with local cultural identity, such as community tourism, ethnic cultural experience tourism. Develop tourism infrastructure, train high-quality tourism human resources, with a sense of respect and preservation of culture. At the same time, honor, encourage and reward groups and individuals who have made positive contributions to preserving and promoting traditional cultural identity. Encourage every citizen, especially the youth, to become cultural "ambassadors" of Cao Bang homeland.

Building the culture of Cao Bang people based on traditional identity is a journey that requires perseverance, dedication and the cooperation of the whole community. When the good cultural values of our ancestors are preserved and promoted, Cao Bang people will become more and more confident, rich in identity, and make worthy contributions to the cause of building a homeland and country that is increasingly rich, beautiful and civilized.

Pursuant to Conclusion No. 156-KL/TW dated May 21, 2025 of the Politburo on continuing to implement Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW dated June 9, 2014 of the 11th Party Central Committee on building and developing Vietnamese human culture to meet the requirements of sustainable national development; Conclusion No. 76-KL/TW of the 12th Politburo on continuing to implement Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW, Cao Bang province has developed an implementation plan with 6 tasks and solutions to promote the role and importance of culture as the "foundation", "endogenous resource", "development driving force" to build Cao Bang to develop rapidly, sustainably and happily in the new era.

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