(HBO) - Cao Phong district has just organized a propaganda festival in 2018. 13 propaganda teams from 13 communes and towns have brought to the festival 52 performances in three contents: arts, propaganda skits and picture presentations about news and art to attract the audience. Teams participating in the festival have selected many practical and attractive topics such as: studying and following the ideals, ethics and style of Ho Chi Minh President; the sea and islands of the Fatherland; New rural construction; prevention and control of domestic violence; traffic safety, etc.
The performance of "Huong Rung Tay Bac”
(The beauty of Tay Bac - Thung Nai commune) won the A prize in the content of
cultural art propaganda.
At the end of the festival, the organizers
awarded 63 A, B and C prizes in each content. In particular, in entertainment
propaganda content, the A prize belongs to the performance: "Golden rice
paddy", "Hands in hands for new rural construction" (Dong Phong
commune); "The beauty of Tay Bac" (Thung Nai commune);
"Spring-day market" (Bac Phong commune); "Cao Phong in a New
Day" (Tay Phong commune); "Environmental singing" (Cao Phong
town).
The A prize in the content of propaganda
skits were awarded to "Poverty Escaping" (Dong Phong commune), "I know!"
(Cao Phong town).
The A prize of news and art presentation
belongs to the following performances: " Cao Phong oranges, a golden brand
journey" (Dung Phong commune); "Environmental protection
together" (Cao Phong town) ).
Dong Phong Commune and Cao Phong Town
delegations won A group Prize.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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