(HBO) – Hoa Binh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Department of Education and Training on March 17 signed a joint cooperation programme on educating people about local history and traditional culture through cultural heritages.
Leaders of Hoa Binh’s Department
of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Department of Education and Training sign a
joint cooperation programme on March 17.
The agreement is part of
activities to implement the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism’s project on
improving quality and effectiveness of museum operation in tandem with
developing tourism.
It is expected to
facilitate a closer coordination between the two provincial departments in
enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of their work to educate people on the
province’s history and traditional culture through local cultural heritages.
They will also work
together to provide students with lessons on history and culture at museums and
promote the preservation of historical and cultural values.
The students will be
offered real-world experience to discover local history and cultural, thus
raising their sense of responsibility to protect the historical and cultural
heritages and inspiring their patriotism.
Under the deal, the two
departments will together develop and compile materials and documents
introducing Hoa Binh’s cultural heritages to the students and design field
trips to the museums for the students of different ages.
They will also organise clubs
and classes to teach students about local intangible cultural heritages, such
as folk games and folk singing./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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