As many of 100 photos of Uncle Ho and northwestern ethnic people are on display at an exhibition which opened in Yen Chau district, the northwestern province of Son La, on May 8th.
The event was held by the Management Board of President Ho Chi Minh at
the Presidential Place, Son La provincial Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism, and Yen Chau district People’s Committee, as part of a series of
activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Uncle Ho’s visit to the
Northwest region (May 7th, 1959-2019).
Exhibits were chosen
from different sources on Uncle Ho’s visit and talks with cadres, soldiers and
compatriots in Son La province. They deeply reflected Uncle Ho’s love and the
Party and State’s care for northwestern ethnic groups, and the achievements of
60 years’ implementation of Uncle Ho’s teachings in socio-economic and cultural
fields in Yen Chau district.
The exhibition
contributed to teach the national historical tradition, cultivate and uphold
the spirit of patriotism, and arouse the creativity of party committees,
authorities, officials, party members, soldiers of armed forces and ethnic
people in Son La in general and Yen Chau in particular./.
Source: DCS
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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