(HBO) – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province on September 1 presented new equipment to 15 households who are supplying homestay services in Tan Lac and Da Bac districts. The move was expected to promote community-based tourism development in accordance with the provincial People’s Committee’s decision.
Leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism handed
over audio equipment and loudspeakers to an art troupe in Ngoi hamlet, Ngoi Hoa
commune (Tan Lac district).
In Tan Lac district, the
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism handed over equipment to 10
households in Ngoi hamlet of Ngoi Hoa commune. Each family received nine sets
of bed sheets, mosquito nets and pillows, nine sets of blankets, five
mattresses and one refrigerator.
The department also
presented loudspeakers and audio equipment, a set of gongs and some traditional
musical instruments and 10 sets of costumes to the local art troupe. It also
invited a trainer to instruct the art troupe how to stage performances in order
to serve local cultural activities and entertain tourists.
The same day, the
department also presented the equipment to five households and two art troupes
in Ke hamlet (Hien Luong commune), Da Bia hamlet (Tien Phong commune) to serve
visitors.
The equipment will be used to support households
providing homestay serivces and art troupes in community-based tourism areas,
meeting conditions to serve tourists and develop community-based tourism in
general and tourism around Hoa Binh lake./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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