(HBO) - The Department of Information and Communications has coordinated with the Department of Education and Training and Cao Phong District People's Committee to organize the 4th Vietnam Book Day of Hoa Binh Province in 2018.
The contest of propaganda and
introducing books of the pupils of Cao Phong Town Primary School.
Delegates and pupils visiting
bookstores.
The Book Day is organized to
continue the succession and promote the success of organizing Vietnamese Book
Day for four times and Book Day of Hoa Binh Province for three times; building
and shaping the beauty of the cultural and spiritual life of the people through
"Book with the family." At the same time, this is a chance to
mobilize the participation of the community and all social resources in the
investment in reading habit development. Therefore, this event aims to confirm
the role and importance of books, to honor the value of books, to build a
reading culture in the community, to honor the participants in the process of
collecting, researching, printing, publishing, keeping and promoting books, to
raise the responsibility of all levels, branches, functional agencies, social
organizations, the staff of book writers, to participate in publishing,
printing and distribution books.
At the Book Day event, there were some activities taking place, such
as: demonstration contest of book display stores, storytelling, drama,
propaganda, introduction of books; organizing exhibitions, displaying books,
book fairs with introductory booths, selling preferential books, serving
readers for free; launching the movement of building reading habit and donation
culture, supporting books for people in remote 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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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