(HBO) - According to the statistics, up to now there are 57 cultural and historical relics ranked at the provincial level and 41 national relics in the whole province. Over the past time, the protection and promotion of the value of the cultural heritage have been paid attention to by all the levels and the appropriate authorities. The province has directed the districts and the city to strengthen the management of the relics and the organization of the festivals in 2020.
From the beginning of the year to April 2020, the functional branch has exhibited the thematic artifact "The pride of the 90 years of glorious tradition of the Communist Party of Vietnam” at the Provincial Museum to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding and the Year of the Rat in 2020. They have been restoring a number of typical folk games of the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province to serve the People.
The Relic A2 Base - Nhan Dan newspaper in Luong Son district has been ranked as the provincial cultural and historical relics. The functional branch is submitting to the provincial People's Committee for granting a certificate of ranking the provincial cultural and historical relics for Dinh Khiet relic in Lac Son district. Additionally, they have made the survey and the record of 3 relics including Hang Song and Hang Hoang relics in Da Bac district and Dinh Khoi relics in Lac Son district. They have been rebuilding 2 ancient bronze drums in Yen Bong and deploying the project of restoring and embellishing the cultural and historical relics of Trung Bao Temple in Luong Son district and Chua Hang relics in Yen Thuy district. They have also completed the scientific documents of Dinh Bang area in Lac Son district. They also continue performing tasks of preserving and promoting the value of Mo Muong of Hoa Binh cultural heritage in 2020.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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