(HBO) - At the end of July, communes in Yen Thuy district enthusiastically took part in the first contest for model residential areas and advanced new-style rural communes, which was held by the district’s Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee and socio-political organisations. Other districts also held similar contest in line with the schedule set by the provincial VFF Committee.
Residents in Dan Chu ward’s
group 13 participate in a model named "civilised streets, garbage-free
residential areas".
Vice Chairman of the provincial VFF Committee Dang Bich Ngoc
said the contest contributed to promoting and improving the effectiveness of
the campaign "All people unite to build new rural area, urban civilisation"
sponsored by the VFF. On April 8, 2016, the provincial Party Committee issued
Directive No. 13-CT/TU on strengthening the Party's leadership over the campaign.
Thanks to concerted efforts from both the political system and
the people, local rural and urban areas have been given a facelift. During the 10
years implementing new-style rural building, locals have donated 109.72 billion
VND (4.7 million USD), over 2.4 million working days, over 979,000 m2 of land,
and more than 2.3 trillion VND worth of materials and machines.
The province has formed large-scale concentrated production
areas and consolidated the brand names of many products such as Hoa Binh purple
sugarcane, Cao Phong orange, Tan Lac red pomelo, Son Thuy longan, Da river
fish, and Lac Thuy goat.
The province is home to 500 production models and 22 value
chains. A large number of models in residential areas have been built,
replicated, and promoted effectively. They included the "civilised streets,
garbage-free residential areas" model in Hoa Binh city; and the "residential
areas self-managing environmental sanitation and promoting mutual support for
economic development” in Tan Lac district.
As of June 2020, there were 53 communes recognized as
new-style rural areas and 39 residential areas meeting standards for model
new-style rural areas./.
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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