The ancient Muong area of Muong Dong – Kim Boi is experiencing a cultural resurgence, becoming a popular source of spiritual enrichment and drawing locals from walks of life.

 


Kim Boi district prioritises teaching of traditional culture to younger generations

Cultural and art activities have flourished not only in Vinh Dong commune but across the district, fully meeting local creative and recreational needs. Traditional folk performances such as Muong gong ensemble performances, and folk songs and dances of the Muong and Dao ethnic groups, as well as Mo Muong rituals and other spiritual activities in festivals, are being increasingly preserved and promoted. The annual Muong Dong festival, held on the 8th day of the Lunar New Year in Vinh Dong commune, attracts numerous amateur performers to cultural activities, processions, and gong performances.

Having recorded these achievements, yet community-based cultural and art activities are facing hurdles such as limited funding, lack of land for cultural houses, recreational spaces, and training grounds, as well as inadequate infrastructure and equipment, especially in remote areas.

Looking ahead, Kim Boi district plans to enhance the leadership and direction of Party Committees and local authorities in promoting grassroots cultural activities. Key focuses include improving the quality of community cultural life through the movement for national solidarity in building cultural lifestyles, completing cultural facilities and supporting the formation of cultural and art clubs and performance troupes, promoting traditional folk arts to create cultural products rich in ethnic identity; effective management, planning, training, and nurturing of staff responsible for cultural affairs; proposing policies and investment levels for public art activities, and arranging specialised training and political education for artists and folk artisans, renewing the activities of relevant clubs and professional associations to unify and inspire creativity among artists and artisans, while encouraging public engagement in preserving and passing down traditional cultural values.

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