(HBO) - Brocade weaving has long been associated with the daily life of Mong ethnic people in Hang Kia commune, Mai Chau district. It has been passed down from generation to generation, bearing the unique culture of Mong ethnic people.
Brocade weaving and garment factory of Ms. Vang Y Danh in
Hang Kia hamlet, Hang Kia commune (Mai Chau) has been creating jobs for the
local laborers with an average income of 2.5 - 3 million VND a person per
month.
On the occasion of any festival or New Year, Mong boys and girls often wear brocade clothes, dresses and white silver rings and bustle together to the markets, the plum or peach gardens with blooming flowers to have a talk. The vibrant colors and the eye-catching brocade patterns on shirts and skirts have created the spiritual vitality, a special highlight in Mong ethnic culture.
In the past, the brocade products of Mong ethnic people only
served for the family’s needs and the rituals. Now brocade products have become
a commodity, favored by many domestic and foreign tourists. To meet the market
demand, especially the increasing number of tourists coming to the ethnic
minority areas, the textile products are becoming more and more diverse in
types and designs such as handbags, wallets, caps, scarves, phone boxes, key
chains ... with many beautiful colors. The brocade products from Ms. Danh's
textile factory are available at most souvenir shops, homestays in and outside
the region to serve tourists.
Mr. Vang A Thao, the Vice Chairman of People's Committee of
Hang Kia Commune, says: "Ms. Danh's brocade textile factory as well as many
other textile and garment establishments in the region is an effective economic
model associated with tourism services, creating jobs and improving income for
the local people. At the same time, it helps to create jobs and income for
laborers in the region. At the same time, it contributes to preserving the
national cultural identity and improving the spiritual life of the Mong ethnic
people.”
The 10th art festival for the armed forces, youths and students of Hoa Binh province celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Day wrapped up on April 25.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.