(HBO) - Mai Chau district has just organized the singing festival of the employees and the workers to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam Trade Union (July 28, 1929 - July 28, 2019).
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The dancing and singing performance
"Keeping the Peach Season for You" of the group 5 of the local trade
unions in Mai Chau district in the festival was highly appreciated by the
Organizing Committee.
There were 9 groups of the trade union with
89 local trade unions Attending the festival. There were 30 unique singing and
dancing performances, which were elaborately staged with the following themes:
Praising the Glorious Party, the great Uncle Ho, the love for the homeland, the
country; praising the nation's tradition of fighting for the establishment and
preservation of the country in the cause of the national construction and
defense; the beauty of land and Mai Chau people...
The festival is an opportunity for the
officials and the employees in the district to exchange, learn and create the
solidarity and unity. Thereby, it helps to encourage the movement of emulating
production, striving to successfully complete the assigned tasks.
At the end of the festival, the organizers
awarded 33 prizes to the participated teams.A prize was awarded to Group no.4 including 5 local trade unions; B
prize was awarded to Group No. 1 consisting of 9 blocks of offices; C prize was
awarded to Group no.9 including 22 high schools and secondary schools;
secondary schools and high junior schools
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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