(HBO) - In the evening of September 12, at the Cultural House of Hoa Binh City, the Provincial Elderly Association organized a night of cultural and arts exchanges with the theme "The participation of the elderly people in building new rural and civilized urban areas” in 2019. There were leaders from different departments and appropriate authorities of the province, the leaders from the People's Committees of the districts, the city and other levels of the Elderly Association in the province taking part in.
People" of the Elderly Association from Yen Thuy district is in the exchange night.
In the night of exchange, representing more than 103,000 members of the Elderly Association in the province, the amateur actors who are members of the elderly clubs and cultural and arts teams from 11 districts and the city have brought the audience 22 special cultural and artistic performances, which are imbued with the cultural identity of the ethnic groups and full of humanity meanings. The songs, dances, music, and skits not only follow the theme of "The participation of the elderly people in building new rural and civilized urban areas” but they also leave a deep impression from the elderly with the dances and the songs praising the Party, Uncle Ho, the love for the homeland, the country, the contributions of all people in the cause of the national construction and the role of the elderly in the fields of social life.
The night of the cultural exchange is also a practical activity towards celebrating the International Day of the Elderly on October 1. At the same time, it has also contributed to arouse and consolidate the national pride for the officials and the elderly members with the young generation about the revolutionary tradition, the moral of drinking water, remembering the source of our nation. It has created the momentum for the strong and practical movement of the participation of the elderly people in building new rural and civilized urban areas.
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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