(HBO) - From the high level of the agreement from the local people, at the end of April 2013, Group 10, Thinh Lang Ward (Hoa Binh city) deducted funds to buy a full set of 12 Muong gongs, which was worth 24 million VND. The Party Secretary, Ms. Bui Thi Dinh, used to be a great gong artist; therefore, she already revised by herself and taught other women how to play the ancient gong songs such as: đi đường (travelling), bông trắng (the white flowers), bông vàng (the yellow flowers), bến rậm (crowded harbor), and sông bờ (the bank river). The Group also invited good artisans in other places to come and teach them more.
The members of Women's Group 10, Thinh Lang
Ward (Hoa Binh City) practiced the ancient gong songs.
Up to now, the gong team of Group 10 is
the first volunteer gong group set up and operating in the area of Thinh Lang
Ward. The space of gong culture is not only a priceless inheritance but also
the pride closely related to the lives of many generations of Muong ethnic
people. In order not to be extinct, the gong culture needs preserving by the
owners' consciousness to produce and possess this invaluable heritage. It is
also the responsibility determined by the local people in Group 10.
Not only performing at all the events of the
Group, Ward, the gong team of Group 10 in Thinh Lang Ward has also participated in the important events of
Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh Province for over the past 5 years and has been highly
evaluated. For example, at the 120th anniversary of the foundation of Hoa Binh
city, the Provincial Sports and Physical Training Festival, etc. These deep
impressions of those great events which are known to friends all over the
country have the contribution of those simple persons but being aware of the
importance of keeping the beauty of traditional culture.
"From the day we got the gong set,
the women are very excited. Although we are busy, we can also arrange the time,
the family’s work to gather in the culture house to participate in training. In
the important occasions, we are willing to cheer and support by the gong
sounds. Preserving the national culture identity is the joy and pride of the
women and the local people of the Group 10. "- Ms. Nguyen Thi Xanh, a
member of the Women Association of Group 10 delightedly shared.
Pong ... ... peeng ... pong ... Muong gong
melody is still resonating in the heart of the city despite the excitement of
modern life. The sound of the traditional melody seems to make people more
joyful and funny.
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.
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