(HBO) – The Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 19 awarded winners of the provincial design competition of badge "For the cause of Hoa Binh construction and development” and the poster contest promoting major public holidays and important historic events in 2020.
Leader of the Hoa Binh Department of Culture,
Sports and Tourism presents the first prize in the poster contest to
painter Vu Tri Huan from Xuat Hoa commune in Lac Son district.
The poster
competition had received a total of 120 entries from 90 contestants, including
amateur painters and childrens, while 32 entries by 14 painters sent to the
badge design contest.
All the works
follow this year’s theme promoting all-level Party congresses and marking the
45th anniversary of the southern liberation and national reunification and
President Ho Chi Minh’s 130th birthday.
A first prize in
the poster contest went to painter Vu Tri Huan from Xuat Hoa commune in Lac Son
district.
Two second and
three third prizes were awarded in the badge design competition./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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