A great national solidarity festival was held in Ngai hamlet, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district, on November 8. Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province Bui Van Khanh, and Colonel Trinh Duc Thiem, Commander of the provincial Military Command, attended the event.
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Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoa
Binh province Bui Van Khanh presents flowers and gifts to representatives of
residential area.
Photo: Colonel Trinh Duc Thiem, Commander of the
provincial Military Command, presents gifts to representatives of residential
area.
Ngai hamlet is home to 89 households with 428
people, 95% of them Muong ethnic minority people. Residents in the hamlet
always actively respond to emulation movements and campaigns, especially the
one "All people unite to build new rural areas and promote urban
civilization". They stay united and work hard to overcome difficulties,
contributing to promoting socio-economic development, and building the
residential areas with development in all aspects.
The per capita income in the hamlet is 35
million VND (1,381 USD) per year. The rate of poor households decreased to
9.8%. Up to 92% of the households in the residential area obtained
the title of "Family of culture”.
Speaking at the event, Khanh praised the
residential area for its achievements, expressing his hope that local people
will continue to promote solidarity, will, aspiration, and creative emulation
spirit to join efforts to build the homeland.
He requested the local Party Committee,
administration, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee to continue popularising
and calling on people to well implement the Party's guidelines and policies,
and the State's laws; and mobilising all resources to promote the
implementation of the Party Congress resolutions at all levels.
On the occasion, the residential area of the
hamlet received gifts of the provincial Party Committee, People’s Committee,
and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hoa Binh province, and local sectors.
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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