(HBO) - Hoa Binh is scheduled to organise the Culture – Tourism Week 2019 in early November. This will be a major political and cultural event of the province to help realise Resolution No. 33 issued at the 9th meeting of the 11th Party Central Committee and Action Programme No. 27-CT/TU of the provincial Party Committee on building and developing the Vietnamese culture and people to meet the country’s sustainable development requirements.
The
art troupe of Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune (Tan Lac district) now ready to
welcome visitors to Culture – Tourism Week 2019 of Hoa Binh province.
The event will also be an occasion to honour the values of the land and
people of Hoa Binh, including traditional cultural values of local ethnic
groups, cultural and tourism products of its localities, along with cultural
heritage, historical relic sites and places of interests like Hoa Binh Lake and
the Mai Chau national tourism site.
It is expected to contribute to the preservation
and promotion of cultural identities, the popularisation of local tourism, and
the attraction of investment to different fields in Hoa Binh.
The Culture – Tourism Week is also hoped to
raise public awareness of traditional cultural value preservation while
creating a chance for local businesses and people to introduce new products and
promote investment, trade and tourism, thus helping to develop Hoa Binh into an
attractive and friendly destination.
During the week, main activities will include a carnival
themed "The Colours of Hoa Binh”, gong performances by Muong ethnic people, a
beauty contest, an exhibition on cultural heritage of ethnic groups, a culinary
festival featuring local delicacies, a festival of traditional arts of local
ethnic groups, a workshop on Hoa Binh’s tourism products, and a photo festival.
Besides, a number of other activities will also
take place as part of the week such as a programme introducing scientific
heritage at the Heritist Park in Cao Phong district, and another on cultural
identities of ethnic groups in Ai hamlet of Phong Phu commune (Tan Lac
district).
Organisers hope that all the activities will
leave a good impression on visitors to the Culture – Tourism Week 2019 of Hoa
Binh./.
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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