(HBO) – Tan Vuong hamlet in Yen Thuy district’s Phu Lai commune on November 6 organised the great national unity festival to celebrate 89th anniversary of the National United Front of Vietnam (November 18). The event was attended by member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh, and leaders from competent authorities.
Member of the Party
Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh
and members of the provincial standing board present gifts to and congratulate
Tan Vuong hamlet’s residents.
As
a new hamlet, Tan Vuong was merged from Tan hamlet and Phu Vuong hamlet in
2019. Currently, Tan Vuong has 221 households with 768 residents, 60 percent of
whom are ethnic minority people.
In the past years, the hamlet officials and local residents have worked to
promote solidarity and attained significant achievements in socio-economic
development. This year, income per capita is estimated at 32.1 million VND
while the poverty rate is forecast to drop to 4.52 percent. There is no hunger
family and no dilapidated houses in the hamlet.
Besides economic development, local residents have worked together to
effectively carry out the campaign "All people join hands to build new-style
rural area and civilised urban area”.
Next year, Tan Vuong targets income per capita from 35 million VND, and the rate
of impoverished households under 3 percent. Meanwhile, it also sets a target to
have 93 percent of households meeting the standard of culture family.
Speaking at the event, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh
congratulated and hailed the hamlet for its achievements, expressing his belief
that by promoting solidarity spirit together with local traditions, Tan Vuong
people will reap further success, contributing to the development of Yen Thuy
district.
On the occasion, Tinh presented 20 gifts to 10 outstanding families and 10
households with specially difficult economic circumstance.
The People’s Committee of Phu Lai commune praised and presented gifts to
organisations, households and individuals who had excellent performance in
building "culture family” and the community./.
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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