(HBO) - The final performance night of the "Singing of the youth” contest 2018 in Luong Son district was successfully organised in the Wonderland entertainment centre.The event was jointly held by the Division of Culture and Information, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Luong Son district, and the Tay Bac (Northwest) Education Development Fund.
Winners of the contest were honoured at
the event
joining the final round were the six best
contestants, who surpassed 85 candidates in the online selective round and 20
those in the performance round from June 22-July 15.
At the event, each contestant performed a
song in the music genre they had cast lots and a song chosen themselves. Thanks
to their good psychological preparations, the contestants generally performed
quite well, showing their singing and performance ability.
In addition to the jury's equitability,
the organizing board also called for votes from audiences for the most favorite
contestants.
At the end of the competition, the organizing
board awarded a first prize to Le Thi Nhung from Luong Son district.
The runner-up was Nguyen Anh Nguyet from
Kim Boi district. Nguyet was also the winner of the most votes at the contest.
The organizing board also presented a third prize and three consolation prizes
to the contestants.
The contest was a useful
playground, creating a healthy cultural and artistic environment to meet the singing
needs of youths and promoting exchanges and sharing of experience among them.
It has contributed to fostering the cultural and
artistic movement in local schools, helping discover youths who are talented and interested inart activities, thereby attracting them to activities ofthe Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the
district.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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