Keeping the 'countryside soul' in the journey of building new countryside

Re-enactment of the death anniversary ceremony of Marquis Xuan Quang Nguyen Khac Tuan

An Luc Long commune (old) was recognized by the province as meeting the new rural standards in 2017. In 2020, the commune met the advanced new rural standards according to the criteria for the 2016-2020 period. In 2024, the commune achieved the model new rural standards for production organization and rural economic development according to the criteria for the 2021-2025 period. From July 1, 2025, the new An Luc Long commune was established from the merger of Duong Xuan Hoi commune, old An Luc Long and Long Tri.

Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of An Luc Long Commune, Do Tan Dat, said: “The movement of the whole people uniting to build a cultural life associated with the National Target Program on New Rural Construction has always been effectively maintained and implemented by the commune. Accordingly, the local art, physical education and sports movements have developed in both quantity and quality. The model of Bright - Green - Clean Roads has been supported by the people. Thereby, the material and spiritual life of the people has been constantly improved, and the appearance of the rural areas has improved.”

People of An Luc Long commune plant trees, build a green, clean and beautiful living environment, respond to the movement of All people unite to build a cultural life associated with building new rural areas.

In Can Duoc commune, Tay Ninh province, every year, the Tan Chanh communal house's Ky Yen Festival attracts thousands of visitors from inside and outside the province. In order to create conditions for the festival to be held solemnly and serve the folk beliefs of Tan Chanh people, the People's Committee of the commune sent forces to maintain security and order during the 3 days of the Ky Yen Festival. In particular, the People's Committee of the commune coordinated with Can Tho University to re-enact the Cat Ky Ceremony of Xuan Quang Marquis Nguyen Khac Tuan and solemnly organize the rituals during the Ky Yen Festival.

Mr. Luong Thanh Long - Head of the Tan Chanh Communal House Incense Association, shared: “Every time the Ky Yen festival comes, people join hands to perform the ritual of praying for favorable weather, for people to live in peace, happiness, prosperity, and for the country to prosper. On the 5th and 6th of the Ky Yen festival, villagers together organize the Cat Ky Ceremony of Xuan Quang Marquis Nguyen Khac Tuan. After more than 200 years of practicing the ritual, the Ky Yen Festival of Tan Chanh Communal House contributes to educating the tradition of the land and people of Long An (old). This is also a cultural beauty that people preserve and promote in the current era of integration and development.”

After many years of preserving and promoting the value of the Ky Yen Festival of Tan Chanh Communal House Association and local people, up to now, the Ky Yen Festival of Tan Chanh Communal House has been officially included in the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage according to Decision No. 2201/QD-BVHTTDL, dated June 27, 2025. This is not only a joy but also a pride of local people in the cultural and spiritual values ​​of this brave and resilient land.

Dr. Do Thi Ha Tho - lecturer at Can Tho University, affirmed: “Through research, building a new rural area does not only focus on developing infrastructure or economy but also aims to preserve and promote traditional cultural values. The criteria in building a new rural area all emphasize the role of preserving cultural heritage, customs, practices and spiritual life of the community. Traditional values ​​are not immutable but can adapt and blend in with changes in modern times. Specifically, at present, many localities still maintain folk festivals, traditional occupations, craft villages, cultural activities in the community, build cultural families, cultural hamlets, neighborhoods, etc. All of these create a civilized, modern society but still preserve the national soul”.

Each criterion in building new rural areas has contributed to preserving and maintaining the traditional values ​​of the homeland and the nation. This further affirms that building new rural areas has entered life, permeated every cultural source, and guided people to the values ​​of truth, goodness, and beauty./.

Kim Ngoc

Source: https://baolongan.vn/giu-hon-que-trong-hanh-trinh-xay-dung-nong-thon-moi-a200562.html