(HBO) - In 2019, Tan Lac district is considered to be a successful year in the field of cultural and artistic activities. The district has achieved high results in competitions and performances in Hoa Binh province and the region.
The performance of Phong Phu Commune (Tan Lac)
performed the national cultural repertoire.
In 2019, the district successfully organized a
Mass Art Festival with the participation of more than 500 actors and artisans
from communes and towns; participated in Hoa Binh province's Public Art
Performance, won the A Prize for the whole delegation.
Especially, 2019 is the year which many cultural and
artistic activities in the province and district are highly appreciated with
outstanding marks. In particular, the district is the place chosen to organize
activities of displaying and performing typical cultural heritages of ethnic
groups of Hoa
Binh province in the Provincial Cultural and Tourism Week. The district was
selected to participate in the contest of propaganda on sovereignty and
sustainable development of the sea and islands of Vietnam in the Northern
mountainous area...
Currently, 100% hamlet in Tan Lac district has art club. A lot of villages have from 2 to 3 performance teams. In many communes,
associations and unions established clubs to preserve folklore.
Public culture has been increasingly affirmed,
becoming an indispensable spiritual part of people in Tan Lac district. Every year, in addition to the
festivals, contests organized by the district, during the festivals, New Year,
and anniversaries, at many localities, there are a
lot of cultural, sporting and collecting activities which attract people to cheer, contributing to improving the spiritual
life, meeting the needs of cultural and artistic enjoyment of the population
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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