Vietnamese representative Dieu Linh has unveiled the Mong ethnic costume which she will wear for the national costume competition at the Miss Tourism Queen International 2018 pageant in Thailand.
Mong ethnic
costume to be introduced at Miss Tourism Queen Int’l
According the Vietnamese representative, apart from Ao
dai, Vietnam has a rich variety of other colourful outfits to be introduced to
the world, and the traditional clothing of the Mong ethnic group are among
them. For this reason, she selected the outfit, which takes inspiration from
the traditional costumes of the Mong ethnic minority group, for introduction at
the international playground.
The Mong ethnic costume is
designed by Ngo Manh Dong Dong. Brocade is a key material, and it features hand
embroidered designs by Mong ethnic people from Ha Giang Province.
The Mong ethnic costume is
designed to allow Linh to show off her wonderful figure for the pageant.
The shirt is inspired by the
wedding costumes of Mong ethnic people.
The outfit is complimented with a
hand embroidered hat and shoes.
The entire outfit, including
silver necklace and earrings, weighs more than 30kg.
The costume was made over 2
months by 26 artisans.
Dieu Linh modeled the costume for
a photoshoot as the first activity of the Miss Tourism Queen International 2018
pageant on May 9.
Source: NDO
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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