(HBO) - In the morning of February 27, at the Ky Son District Cultural Center, the district People's Committee held the opening ceremony of The Spring Festival of Sports and Culture in Ky Son District in the spring of the year of the Dog 2018. The festival was attended by 10 delegations with more than 300 actors, artists, athletes and many local people in the whole district.
Spring Festival of - Sports and Culture is
held annually by Ky Son District. It is a beautiful traditional culture of all
ethnic groups in the district. This shows the preservation and promotion of
ethnic culture, marking the beginning of a new year of determination and
victory. This is also a chance for actors, artists and athletes to show their
talents. Through the Spring Festival, the sentiment and solidarity of the
people of ethnic groups in the district is more connected.
Ky Son district leaders presenting honorable
flags to the delegates participating the Spring Festival.
The performance of gong concert of the
delegation of Mong Hoa commune attending the festival
Attending the Spring Festival, the actors,
artists, athletes will exchange and compete in some attractive contents such
as: the popular arts festival of the typical entertainment group in 2018, the
packing competitions of bánh ốc and bánh tréo kheo (Oc cake and Treo Kheo
Cake), buffalo braid competition and national sports competitions such as tug
of war, crossbow shooting, stick pushing, etc.
The Spring Festival will take place in two
days of February 27 - 28 at the District Central Cultural Center and Ky Son
District Stadium.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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