(HBO) - Currently, Kim Boi district has 5 monuments which is ranked national and provincial level. In particular, Dong Thech ancient tomb area (Vinh Dong commune) is a national archaeological relic.
Dong Thech ancient tomb area (Vinh Dong commune) is a national archaeological relic.
Provincial-level historical and cultural
relics include: Chieng communal house (Vinh Dong commune), Boi pagoda (Nam
Thuong commune). Historical revolutionary relics at provincial level: Lap communal house
(Lap Chiengcommune) and Uncle Ho relics visit Kim Boi district Party Committee (Bo town). Kim Boi
district has implemented a lot of solutions to promote the value of monuments in the area.
Over the years, Kim Boi Party Committee,
authorities and people are always interested in the conservation and management
of monuments. As a result, the phenomenon of abandoned relics in the area. The
district is established a district management board.
In all relic communes, a Relic Management
Board has been set up, of which the ancient tomb of Dong Thech in Vinh Dong commune has a
regular custodian and he is entitled to a monthly salary.
The Management Board of relics at the commune
and district level has done well the task of managing and organizing the
rituals taking place at the monument.
In addition, every year, the district reviews
and inventory to discover the degraded relics to coordinate with the Department
of Culture, Sports and Tourism to have plans to repair and renovate the relics.
Besides, the district carried out socializing, mobilizing all resources in the
society to restore and embellish the monument.
Kim Boi district also preserves traditional
festivals to attract tourists. Each relic is associated with a legend, a
traditional festival. Typically, the Chieng communal festival (Vinh Dong
commune) is usually held on the 15th day of the first lunar month. This is an
opportunity for the people to express their respect and gratitude to the kings
and deities, wishing for a favorable year of rain, wind, good crops and happy
houses.
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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