(HBO) - Zumba dance for children is now attracting the active participation of small children. Out of the fifteen clubs and gifted classes, which are being regularly maintained at the Provincial Youth Activity Center, Zumba Kid Club is considered the most outstanding club, creating a healthy and useful playground with great experiences for the children at the age of four to twelve.
Zumba dance performance in the club's picnic activities.
Pham Phuong Nhi, a pupil of class 1A2, Nguyen Tat Thanh high school (Hoa
Binh City) has joined the Zumba Kid club since she was in the 4-year-old
kindergarten class. At that time, the distance from the kindergarten to the
club is very close, so it is suitable for her schedule. Now, it takes more than
30 minutes from Nhi's primary school to the club in the school’s bus if not for
other reasons.
However, she really loves zumba dance, so Mrs. Hung, Nhi's mother has decided to allow her child to attend the club
even though the time and conditions of the transportation are not as convenient
as before. She herself has always been attached to the club's activities for
three years, so she highly appreciates the club experience that has brought to
the children. As a result of this, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons
in nearly a year, after school, Nhi takes a bus to go straight to the club for
the extracurricular activities that has become her indispensable passion.
like Pham Phuong Nhi, more than thirty other members in Hoa Binh Zumba Club
are very passionate about zumba dance and useful experiences of the Club. In
the relaxing atmosphere and cheerful music background, the small children are
guided to continuous and stretching movements, high jumps, twists, hip shaking,
belly sticks, hand-foot-head
coordination with zumba intensity which are suitable for the children to help
their bodies more supple, faster and more spiritual, after a stressful learning
day.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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