(HBO) - The People’s Committee of Kim Boi district on March 27 organised a ceremony to receive the provincial revolutionary historical relic status for the Lap communal house, where the first Congress of the Party Committee of Hoa Binh province was held in 1948.
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Vice Secretary of the provincial
Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Tran Dang Ninh and Vice Chairman of the
provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong present the certificate to representatives
of the Party Committee, authorities and people of Lap Chieng commune.
The Lap communal
house in Lap Chieng commune was built in the late 19th century. The wooden
communal house consists of one compartment and two lean-tos, with an altar called
Cung So worshiping the two tutelary gods Mr Moi and Mrs Nanh, and some
worshipping objects.
During the period towards the general uprising to seize power in August 1945,
the communal house was the gathering place of the Viet Minh, Luong Son team. From
May 21-25/1948, the Lap communal house was selected as a place to host the first
Congress of the provincial Party Committee, which saw the participation of 120 delegates
representing 333 Party members in 37 Party cells. The first Congress of the
provincial Party Committee had great political significance in the context of complicated
developments of resistance situation in the locality.
With its historical values and important political
significance, the communal house in Lap Chieng commune was recognised as the
provincial revolutionary historical relicsiteunderDecision No. 24-QD/UBND dated on January 5, 2019 by the provincial People’s
Committee.
Speaking
at the ceremony, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman
of the provincial People’s Council Tran Dang Ninh said he believed that the
locality would continue to uphold its revolutionary
tradition and made stronger change in socio-economic development, while conserving
cultural values. He hoped the local authority to work hard to uphold historical
values of the relic site.
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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