(HBO) – The provincial Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Department of Education and Training of Hoa Binh have co-organised the 2019 Hoa Binh Student Singing Festival. The event gathered more than 500 students and teachers from 35 boarding secondary schools, high schools and colleges across the province.
The performance of the song"Nguoi la niem
tin tat thang” (Ho Chi Minh the belief for sure victory) by Tan Lac
High School wins the first prize at the solo category of the festival.
Participating teamsstaged 50 songs, which were
classified intosolo
and group categories.The songs focused on the
themes of praising the Party, the late President Ho Chi Minh and patriotism.
The festival was a practical activity to
celebrate the 69th anniversary ofVietnameseStudents’Traditional Day (January 9, 1950 – 2019). It helped to promote cultural and musical activities at schools; as well as create a playground forlocal studentsto get together andexchange experiences concerningthe organisation of youth activities.
The festival awarded four first, eight second, 12 third and 14
consolation prizes. The first
prizes of the single category belonged to Tan Lac High School with the song"Nguoi
la niem tin tat thang” (Ho
Chi Minh the belieffor surevictory) and the Hoa
Binh Continuing Education Center with "Hanh phuc xuan ngoi” (Spring happiness).
Meanwhile, in the group category, the first prizes went to the Cong Nghiep High
School with "Xinh tuoi Viet Nam” (Charming Vietnam) and Tan Lac High Shool with
"Xuong cho mua que” (Going to countryside market).
At the event, the organisers granted the provincial certificates of merit to honour five groups and 23 individuals./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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