Hoa Binh’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 18, hosted a conference to present the outcomes of a research study on the traditional costumes of the Muong ethnic group.
Artisans present Muong ethnic people’s traditional costumes in the festival.
The study is an important part of a project on preservation of the Muong ethnic cultural values and the Hoa Binh Culture of the department.
At the conference, research findings were made public, including a survey on traditional Muong costumes in four major Muong regions in Hoa Binh, a documentary and a collection of photos of the costumes, and sketches of designs on the costumes. Muong artisans also introduced in details the traditional costumes of their ethnic group.
This initiative reinforces the importance of traditional attire in the Muong group's cultural identity and promotes awareness of its value.
Discussions during the conference focused on measures and directions to safeguard this heritage while adapting to modern challenges, ensuring its continuity as a symbol of the Muong people’s culture.
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.
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