(HBO) - Hoa Binh city has organized a propaganda festival in the city in 2018. More than 15 organizations, communes and wards with more than 400 propagandists have participated in the event.
The performance "Collecting, preserving,
promoting the Muong ethnic cultural identity" of Yen Mong commune was
being performed at the festival.
The propaganda agenda was been organized with
a mixture of the following types of art: skits, dance – singing performances,
oral propaganda. The participation time of each unit is not less than 25
minutes and at the maximum of 30 minutes. The program must have a tight theme,
layout and structure. According to the organizers’ evaluation, 15 performances
had been carefully prepared by the units in terms of content, costumes, props,
sounds, lighting, etc. 15 performances of propaganda focused on topics such as:
All people unite to build new rural area, urban civilization, food hygiene and
safety, and to preserve national cultural identity.
At the end of the festival, the Organizing
Committee awarded 11 A prizes, 14 B prizes, 19 C awards in the following
categories of Singing, dancing, skits, propaganda presentation, program layout,
excellent actors and skits.
The Organizers awarded the team prizes in
terms of commune level with the first prize for Yen Mong commune, the second
prize for Thai Thinh commune, Hoa Binh and Su Ngoi communes won the third
prizes, the consolidation prizes were awarded to Thong Nhat, Dan Chu and Trung
Minh communes. In terms of ward team prizes, the first prize was given to
Phuong Lam ward; the second one belonged to Huu Nghi and Dong Tien wards, the
third prize were given to Thai Binh and Tan Thinh wards, the consolidation
prize included Cham Mat, Tan Hoa and Thinh Lang wards.
The Organizing Committee awarded the prizes
of the whole teams to the delegations.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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