(HBO) - During 3 days, 20-22 March, at the center of Provincial Youth Union, the Department of Education and Training coordinated with Provincial Youth Union to hold the competition of the 2018 Excellent School Youth Secretary. Participating in the contest were 24 Secretaries of the Youth Union at high schools in the province.
The organizers awarded the first prize for
the two contestants having the best performance at the competition.
In the first round, each contestant brought
an idea to "offer suggestion to build the Youth Union" and carried
out a general knowledge test. Based on the results, the examiners have selected
22 candidates to enter the second round, competing in content of solving case
studies and talents.
According to the organizers’ evaluation, the
quality of the contestants ‘performance is quite equal, many difficult
knowledge questions in many different areas, many difficult situations are
presented, however with their knowledge, skills, the candidates have completed
the exam well and satisfied the audience. Especially, in the talented contest,
contestants have shown their talents throughout songs and dancing, etc. which
were elaborately prepared and staged with creativity.
The competition is aimed to test, assess the
knowledge, competence of practical activities, timely praise the Excellent
School Youth Secretaries. At the same time, this is a chance to create
opportunities for the Youth Union staff of high schools to learn and share
experiences, thereby improving the quality of the Youth Union movements at
schools.
At the end of the competition, the contestant
Ms. Dao Thi Ngoc Anh- the Youth Union Secretary of Cong Nghiep High School (Hoa
Binh city); Ms. Le Thi Loan – the Youth Union Secretary of Lac Long Quan High
School (Hoa Binh city) outstandingly won the first prizes. The organizers also
awarded 4 second prizes, 6 third prizes and 10 consolation prizes for the
contestants; the Department of Education and Training awarded the title of
teachers working as the provincial Excellent School Youth Secretaries for 22
candidates.
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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