(HBO) - On April 22nd, Tan Lac District People's Committee held a ceremony to receive the ranking of provincial landscape relic for Nui Kien cave, Lung Van commune.
Leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism awarded the certificate of ranking provincial landscape of Nui Kien cave to representatives of Lung Van commune leaders, Tan Lac district.
Nui Kien
Cave is one of the beautiful caves of the
province, located in the woods and hill ecosystem and landscape on limestone mountains
in the tourism route of Tan Lac district. The cave is located in the heart of
Kien mountain, in Huop village, Lung Van commune. The cave is located at a
height of 30m above the foot of the mountain. The cave runs at the depth of
nearly 200m inside the mountain, with the widest position of about 30m and its arch
height of 1m - 20m.
With aesthetic, artistic and tourism
values, Nui Kien cave is recognized by the provincial People's Committee as a
provincial landscape relic.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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