(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.”
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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