(HBO) – The Federation of Labour, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province, organised a singing festival for local civil servant and labourers at the province’s Culture Palace.
Photo:
A performance show staged by workers of the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant.
The
singing festival is a practical activity to celebrate the 128thbirthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19), and the 16th Congress of
the provincial trade union for the 2018-2023 tenure.
The event created a healthy playground for civil servants and local
workers to enhance exchanges and bolster solidarity.
More than 300 amateur artists, directors and musicians from 19 trade unions of
districts, Hoa Binh city and sectors participated in the singing festival. They
delivered 80 performances which extoled the Party, President Ho Chi Minh and
patriotism as well as praise labour force.
After two days of competition, the organising board chose 12 most excellent
performances to be staged at the awarding ceremony held on May 12. A total of 9
A awards, 16 B awards, 25 C awards and 25 encouragement awards were presented
to the most outstanding performances.
Three team’s first prizes belonged to trade unions of Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant,
Luong Son district and provincial Federation of Labour.
Photo: Bui Tien Luc, Chairman of the
provincial Federation of Labour presents the first prizes to Hoa Binh
Hydropower plant, Luong Son district and provincial Federation of Labour.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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