(HBO) – In 2019, all 146 residential areas of Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province, registered for the title of cultural residential area. Only 80.8 percent of them, or 118, were selected for the title. It showed that the selection process was serious and transparent to honour those that deserve.
Cultural
residential areas in Luong Son district are clean, green,
attractive and civilised. (Photo: Dong Tien Cultural Village in Tan Vinh
Commune).
The district’s
campaign "All people unite to build a cultural life” is different from others
as it is associated with the local emulation movement on new-style rural
building. So that, the district has paid particular heed to build and improve
the quality of commune-based cultural and sport centres.
So far, 15 out
of 19 communes, or 78.9 percent, in the district have a cultural centre, of
which investment came from the State budget and private sectors. All 146
villages and sub-areas have a
cultural house and spaces for
sport activities. Thanks to such facilities, all 184 public art troupes in the district have a venue to practice, contributing to improving the
cultural life of the locals.
The cultural
residential area campaign has
had a profound positive impact on social life and contributed to maintaining
social order and stability and fostering economic and cultural development.
The cultural
residential quarters have also made concerted efforts, by donating money,
materials and labour, to construct roads and cultural houses.
Particularly,
the local Women's Unions, Youth Unions, Veterans' Associations have together
planted flowers and trees on the sides of roads and managed the roads well to
make the local landscape more attactive, cleaner and greener.
Such efforts
have given a facelift to rural residential areas in Luong Son.
In November,
the district sucessfully organised the Great National Unity Festivals at all
residential areas to mark the
89th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (November 18). On the
occasion, the district presented 12 charity houses to poor people and honour
1,145 individuals and organisations in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the emulation
movement on new-style rural building./.
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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