(HBO) – The communication and education board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and the provincial Department of Science and Technology held a meeting on March 21 to hand over the input method editor (IME) and teaching documentation of the Muong ethnic language.
The event was attended by
officials of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
Department of Education and Training, and Department of Information and
Communications, along with representatives of Hoa Binh Newspaper, Hoa Binh
Radio-TV Station, and the province’s school of politics.
The communication and education board of the
provincial Party Committee and the Department of Science and Technology hand
over the Muong language IME and teaching documentation.
To implement the provincial People’s Committee’s
Plan No. 118/KH-UBND, issued on October 27, 2016, on the application the Muong
alphabet in Hoa Binh, in early 2017, the Party Committee’s communication and
education board proposed the Department of Science and Technology implement a
project on building the IME and teaching-learning documentation of the Muong
language.
The project aims to popularise and apply the
Muong alphabet in the life of local Muong ethnics. It is also meant to affirm
that the Muong alphabet is the official script of the Muong in Hoa Binh and
help preserve the ethnic group’s cultural values.
The communication and education board
coordinated with the Institute of Linguistics and scientists to carry out the
project. The IME passed the final examination in December 2017. Meanwhile, the
compilation of the Muong language teaching and learning documentation,
featuring 10 lessons, was also completed.
The Muong alphabet is based on the Vietnamese
language. Therefore, the teaching and learning documentation only focuses on
the differences between the two alphabets, reflecting the identities of the
Muong language and ensure the consistency in writing.
To apply the Muong script, Hoa Binh Newspaper
has been piloting the Muong version on its website.
At the meeting, participants suggested the
Department of Science and Technology advise the provincial People’s Committee
to launch synchronous relevant tasks. Meanwhile, Hoa Binh Newspaper, Hoa Binh
Radio-TV Station, the Department of Education and Training, and the province’s
school of politics should build plans to popularise and apply the Muong
language in reality./.
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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