(HBO) - Overcoming nearly 300 artists who are professional and amateur ones from 46 provinces and cities across the country with 365 competition entries, Mr. Nguyen Van Cong from the Center for Culture and Cinema of Hoa Binh province has been awarded the first prize for the work "Stepping under the glorious Party’s flag” – the prize for the propaganda campaign to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3rd, 1930 - February 3rd, 2020), organized by the local Culture Department (the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) coordinated with Vinh Phuc People's Committee in the middle of January.
The artist Nguyen Van Cong always dedicates his passion to
composing fine art works.
The work "Stepping under the glorious Party’s flag” is
inspired by the content of the whole Party, the entire people believing in the
Party's leadership. The image of a brunch of sunflowers facing the sun is the
power of the whole Party and people, the entire army stepping 90 years under the
red flag with a hammer and a sickle...
We met Mr. Cong at his home on Thinh Lang Street (Hoa Binh
City). The house is really scientifically arranged by a professional artist,
and it is also full of colorful art. It has been all designed and built by him
and his wife. One place is the outlines of the homeland, the dreaming people of
Hoa Binh, the other place is for a fresh Dong Ho painting, the lake of
hydroelectric plant with the immense power. Another one is for a painting of
the young lady taking a bath in the springs...
All is a space full of artistic
desires of the person loving beauty, dropping soul into nature, people. He is
the director of a graphic design and advertising company with a lot of work to
do. The company’s work, the design work, the creative writing and the art
activities fill his time.
He says that painting, especially composing cheerleading
paintings is not so simple. To have the work of high quality bringing high
communication efficiency, it is necessary to meet the requirements of fine
arts, requiring artists with real ability. It is important to always learn,
practice, equip themselves with a wide range of knowledge, conveying into a
work with a sexy, inspirational message, creating strong attraction,
excitement, optimism and so on.
Currently, Mr. Cong is implementing the propaganda plan to
celebrate the great holidays, the Seventeenth Provincial Party Congress, the 13thNational Party Congress, launching to compose cheerleading paintings and
organizing exhibitions and traveling exhibitions in localities in the province.
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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