(HBO) - In recent years, the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life” in Nam Phong commune (Cao Phong) has been actively and effectively implemented. The economy has been developing and the rural face has constantly been renewed, contributing to improving the cultural and spiritual life for the People.
The women in Nam Thai hamlet, Nam Phong commune (Cao Phong) are taking care of the flower roads, creating a clean and beautiful landscape in the area.
Mr. Dinh Duc Lam, the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nam Phong Commune says: Currently, there are 9 hamlets, 1,056 households, with over 4,500 people in the commune. Determining that the implementation of the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life” is a driving force for the socio-economic development at the locality, the Party Committee and the authorities of the commune have actively implemented many contents and activities, aiming to promote the movement associated with the implementation of building new rural areas, gradually improving the quality of cultural and spiritual life for the People.
The criteria of the movement to build cultural families, villages and residential areas have been deployed to each hamlet and village so that the people can understand and implement them. The registration, the review and the proposal for the recognition of the cultural families are made publicly and in accordance with the standards. Up to now, nearly 90% of the households in the whole commune have been recognized a title of a cultural family and 7 out of the 9 hamlets have been granted the title of the cultural village, in which Nam Thai hamlet has been selected to build a model of the residential area; 100% of the hamlets have their own cultural houses, playgrounds and training grounds so that the people can participate in cultural and sports activities.
With these achievements, the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life” has really been spreading widely to all classes of people, creating a lively atmosphere in all residential areas, becoming a great source of motivation and contribution in fulfilling the targets of socio-economic development, and making Nam Phong increasingly develop.
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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