The Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee has issued Conclusion 1062 on the review of the three-year implementation of Resolution 04, issued on October 11, 2021 by the Standing Board, on the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values of ethnic groups in Hoa Binh province in the 2021 - 2025 period, with orientation towards 2030.
Ethnic groups’ cultural heritage values to be preserved, promoted more effectively.
Accordingly,
to continue effectively performing the tasks and targets set in Resolution 04,
the Standing Board demanded promoting Party committees and administrations’
leadership over the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values.
They need to direct reviewing the implementation of the targets under
Resolution 04 to ensure effective preservation and promotion of local ethnic
groups’ cultural heritage values in the coming period as in accordance with the
Hoa Binh provincial Master Plan for 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050.
All-level authorities and sectors need to press on with efforts to realise
specific targets to uphold and bring into play ethnic groups’ cultural heritage
values while at the same time developing a model for heritage preservation and
promotion clubs at the grassroots level.
It is also important to properly plan and manage relic sites, assign management
and protection tasks to the communal-level localities that are home to
heritage, enhance state management activities, and boost communications to
introduce and popularise the Muong ethnic culture and the Hoa Binh
Civilisation.
In addition, the Standing Board asked for continuing to reform activities of
the Vietnam Fatherland Front as well as socio-political organistions, and
improving their role in the preservation and promotion of ethnic groups’
cultural heritage values.
Gongs hold a special place in the cultural and spiritual life of the Muong ethnic people in Hoa Binh province. More than musical instruments, they are an indispensable part of community rituals and collective memory, echoing through generations as a spiritual thread linking the past, present, and future.
Preserving and promoting the cultural values of the Muong ethnic group has become an urgent task in the current context, as many traditional values face the risk of fading away. This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
The Muong ethnic culture, deeply rooted in Vietnam’s mountainous north, continues to be preserved and revitalised by dedicated individuals and communities determined to safeguard their ancestral identity.
The Muong group is one of the largest ethnic minorities in Vietnam, primarily found in Hoa Binh province. The Muong people in Hoa Binh boast a rich and diverse cultural treasure that reflects the unique identity of this ethnic group. Accounting for over 63% of the province's population, they have created and preserved numerous distinctive cultural values, contributing to their unique identity. Their cultural heritage is an invaluable asset, at the heart of their national identity, and represents a vibrant spiritual life that must be preserved and promoted in today’s modern world.
For generations, the ethnic communities of Hoa Binh province, particularly the Muong people, have preserved vibrant festivals deeply intertwined with the region’s geography, nature, and social traditions. These celebrations enrich Hoa Binh’s spiritual life and cultural identity, reflecting both folk beliefs and the intermingling of ethnic customs. Many of these festivals have endured the test of time, passed down through generations and continuing to thrive today. Among them, the Khai Ha (Going Down to the Field) festival stands out as one of the most significant events of the Muong ethnic group.
Muong calendar, known as sach doi, is an ancient folk knowledge system developed through observations of the movement of the pleiades star. This unique calendar consists of 12 bamboo sticks, each representing a lunar month. Specific days within each month are marked with distinct symbols, guiding locals in determining auspicious and inauspicious days for important activities.
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