An art programme was held at May 7 Square, Dien Bien Phu city, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the resounding Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2019).
The
event was attended by Politburo member and Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the
National Assembly Tong Thi Phong; Politburo member, Secretary of Party Central
Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Communication and
Education Vo Van Thuong; and member of the Party Central Committee and
Secretary of the Dien Bien provincial Party Committee Tran Van Son, along with
many other leaders of the province, as well as hundreds of veterans who participated
in the Dien Bien Phu campaign.
Art programme celebrates Dien Bien Phu victory.
The programme helps audiences
look back at the milestones of Dien Bien Phu from 65 years ago through a
combination of current experiences and reminiscing on the past, art and
analysis. The programme brought many emotions and impressions to the hearts of
audiences as well as Dien Bien people, especially former Dien Bien soldiers.
For the first time, the
programme created a historic rendezvous for Vietnamese and French, who meet
through memories and connect with each other through the experiences of the
present.
Through the stories in the
programme, the generations of descendants, who have never gone through war,
have an opportunity to understand the values of the nation and of peace.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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