(HBO) - At Da Bac Secondary School and High School of Ethnic Boarding in Da Bac District, Vietnam Education Union, Vietnam Television and Education Union of the province cooperated to organize the program of " Tết sum vầy – Gathering for Tet" for managers, teachers and pupils of Da Bac District on the occasion of Lunar New Year in 2018.
This is a meaningful activity to express
gratefulness and take care of the material and spiritual lives of teachers and
pupils in remote and difficult areas; encouraging teachers and students to
overcome difficulties to perform well. At the same time, it is a chance for
propaganda, raising awareness and showing recognition of the industry and
society towards the contributions of teachers in disadvantaged areas.
Within the schedule of the program, there
were many exciting and meaningful activities, such as cultural performance
exchanges, wrapping chung cake (banh chung), picking early spring’s fortune,
giving gift to disadvantaged teachers and students with achievements in study.
Lively performances in Lunar New Year
atmosphere performed by students of Da Bac district.
Trade Union of Education presents gift for
teachers of typical highland areas on the occasion of Mau Tuat spring.
Pupils of Da Bac Secondary School and High
School of Ethnic Boarding enjoy and delight with the activity of picking early
spring’s fortune.
Speaking at the program, Mr. Vu Minh Duc -
President of Vietnam Education Trade Union and Mr. Dinh Thi Huong - Deputy
Director of the Department of Education and Training praised the efforts of
teachers and pupils in Da Bac District has made to overcome the difficulties,
especially the damage of the recent flood to overcome and complete all the
tasks of the semester 1. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, the comrades
sent good health, happiness and success to their managing staffs. teachers and
students in the whole province; managers, teachers, pupils in upland areas,
remote areas, especially difficult areas. They hope the teachers and children
will overcome difficulties and complete the tasks of education, bringing the
quality of education in mountainous provinces gradually equal to favorable
areas.
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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