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(HBO) – The People’s Committee of Lac Son district in the northern province of Hoa Binh held a ceremony to re-enact the Dinh Khoi festival in An Nghia commune on the occasion of the Year of the Rat.
Attending the event were Bui Van Cuu, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, and representatives from the Hoa Binh city Party Committee, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the provincial People’s Council, and the Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and Fatherland Front Central Committee of Lac Son district. A large crowd of visitors in and out of the province also participated in the event.
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At the opening ceremony of Dinh Khoi festival 2020.
Over the past time, Lac Son district has
invested in building communal houses and auxiliary works with total investment
of approximately 6 billion VND (259,296 USD).
Dinh Khoi relic site is located on a land area in
the middle of Kham Set field, on the banks of the peaceful Buoi River,
which is the centre of Muong Khoi. It is a place to serve the spiritual and
cultural activities of people and tourists.
The restoration of the Dinh Khoi festival in
combination with organization of culture, art and sport activities has
contributed to preserving and promoting traditional cultural values. The
connection of historical relic sites and other tourism spots in the district
has helped attract tourists and develop local economy and culture.
The festival took place on February 1-2./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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