(HBO) – The monument commemorating national hero Cu Chinh Lan has become a historical relic site as part of destinations on the Binh Thanh-Thung Nai route around Hoa Binh Lake.
The monument is located on Tay Tien
street, about 8 kilometers from Hoa Binh city. The site is a highlight of the
green forest of Giang Mo in Binh Thanh commune of Cao Phong district, reminding
the great sacrifice by the hero, who lit up the "Cu Chinh Lan movement” and
"Hero of Road 6” movement during the national safeguarding of the Vietnamese
people and army.
Sixty-six years ago, on May 19, 1952,
martyr Cu Chinh Lan, who was born in Quynh Luu district of Nghe An province,
was one of the seven first people nationwide posthumously bestowed the title of
"Hero of the People’s Armed Forces”.
The monument to hero Cu Chinh Lan in Giang
Mo village, Binh Thanh commune, Cap Phong district, is part of the Hoa Binh
Lake destinations.
In a fierce battle, Cu Chinh Lan, who was
a squad leader, crossed the road, jumped to a tank of the enemy, prized up its
cover door and threw a grenade with a deactivated safety pin into the cabin,
killing a group of enemy troops in the leading tank.
The bravery and creativity of Cu Chinh Lan
become viral in Hoa Binh campaign, inspiring the whole people and army.
In order to commemorate the feat of arms
of hero Cu Chinh Lan as well as the Vietnamese people and army, in 1965, the
culture sector of Ha Son Binh province, which comprised Hoa Binh now, proposed
the recognition of the heroic event.
In 1993, the Ministry of Culture and Information,
which is the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism now, issued a decision to
recognise the Cu Chinh Lan historical relic site as a national relic site.
In 1994, Hoa Binh province started the
construction of the site and a monument dedicated to "the tank-destroying hero”.
In 2008, the ministry and the province agreed
to move the site to Mo I village, Binh Thanh commune, Cao Phong district.
The work was built in a total area of
3,638 square metres, including a statue made of Thanh Hoa stone with a height
of 8.5m and a volume of 160.4 cubic metres.
A primary school and a secondary school in
Cham Mat ward of Hoa Binh city were named after hero Cu Chinh Lan.
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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