(HBO) – Children in Hoa Binh city flocked to entertainment areas during summer vacation.
The newly-built Tue Minh entertainment area (Su
Ngoi commune, Hoa Binh city) draws a large crowd of children.
After two years of operation, Hoa Binh square
has become a popular destination for families across the city because it is
clean, spacious and has a big parking area.
Apart from Hoa Binh square, there is an outdoor
entertainment area for children in the campus of Hoa Binh schooling equipment
book company in Tan Thinh ward. Kindergarten and primary school children could
join various kinds of games such as driving electric cars, fishing, experiencing
speed train and merry-go-round.
Lying in the centre of Hoa Binh city, the
entertainment area at AP Plaza trade centre is a popular place for children
across the city. Businesses have recently upgraded the area and bought new toys
to attract more children.
To increase competitiveness and draw more
visitors, the area has offered discount tickets from 50,000 VND per kid and
20,000 VND per accompanying adult to 50,000 VND for both kid and accompanying adult.
Despite high prices, the area still attracts a large number of children due to
its cleanliness, various toys and games.
Another attractive destination is Tue Minh
entertainment area (Su Ngoi commune), which was put into operation in early
summer of 2018. The area is quite spacious with a diverse range of games priced
between 15,000 VND and 40,000 VND each such as driving electric cars, painting,
and making round beads. It also sells toys, clothes, learning tools, and books
for children as well as food and beverages./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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.