In recent years, Cao Phong district has focused on building and developing culture not only in daily life but also in politics and economics. This is one of six key tasks set in the resolutions of the 17th and 18th Party Congresses of the district, aiming to implement Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW of the 11th Party Central Committee on the development of Vietnamese culture and people to meet the nation’s sustainable development requirements.
Residents in Cao Phong town (Cao Phong
disstrict) proactively participate in cultural and artistic movements,
contributing to preserving and promoting the national culture.
Cultural development in tandem with sustainable
development
Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Cao
Phong district Nguyen Viet Phuong stated that recognising the key role of
culture in socio-economic development and in strengthening the political
system, Party committees and administrations at all levels in the district have
made the task of building a cultural environment a criterion for assessing the
performance of agencies and units.
Cultural development not only helps improve the
spiritual life of locals but also serves as an essential foundation for
completing sustainable development goals set by the district's Party
congresses.
The district focuses on political ideology,
ethics, and lifestyle education for cadres, party members, civil servants, and
public employees; promoting the role of those holding the top leading positions
in setting examples in implementing standards of conduct and professional
ethics.
Bui Dang Nhi, Secretary of the Party Committee
of Thach Yen commune, said the commune has promoted studyingand
following PresidentHo Chi Minh's
ideology,moralityandlifestyle, considering this a key task to
improve revolutionary ethics among cadres and party members. Over 90% of
households in the commune have achieved the title of "Cultural
Family", and 11 out of 12 hamlets of the commune have met cultural
standards.
Dinh Ba Cam, Director of the district’s Culture,
Sports and Tourism Centre, said the state management of culture in Cao Phong
district is deployed strictly and effectively. The district has created
favourable conditions for artists to maximise their creativity, and paid
attention to preserving and promoting the national cultural identity, he noted.
According to Cam, the district has 88 art
troupes in 88 hamlets and residential areas and 4 folk singing clubs. All
hamlets and residential areas have communal houses. The locality preserves over
1,600 gongs.
Motivation to promote socio-economic development
Cao Phong district pays heed to preserving the
cultural heritage, maintaining and promoting the national identity through
traditional festivals and historical-cultural relic sites.
In 2023, the district authority coordinated with
the provincial museum and related units to successfully organise the exhibition
"Hoa Binh's history from 1886 to 1975,”
attracting about 5.000 visitors in 7 days.
In addition, the district has implemented a plan
to preserve and promote Mo Muong cultural heritage through training activities,
seminars and cultural festivals. These activities attracted thousands of
visitors, contributing to promoting tourism and economic development of the
locality, creating momentum for socio-economic development.
Phuong said festivals and cultural activities
held annually have attracted a large number of tourists, generating significant
income for local residents. Traditional festivals not only help promote the
national culture, but also contribute to developing the tourism economy,
strengthening community solidarity and building a civilised society with
sustainable development.
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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