(HBO) - Under the leadership of the Party, in August 1945, people nationwide participated in the general uprising to seize administration and put an end to slavery, thus opening up a new era of independence and freedom.
joining people across
the country in celebration of the August Revolution victory, Lac Son district’s
authorities and people organised the first "Tet Doc Lap” (Independence Festival)
in 1945. Since then, on the occasion of the National Day (September 2) every
year, locals joyfully celebrate Tet Doc Lap, which is the Muong ethnic group’s
second biggest festival in a year after the lunar New Year.
Locals in Vo Giua hamlet, Nhan
Nghia commune (Lac Son) gather to have Tet Doc Lap banquet.
It has become a custom
of Muong ethnic people in Muong Be hamlet of Chi Dao commune to celebrate the Tet
Doc Lap on the National Day. In the village, all households prepare wine, pork,
poultry meat and new rice for the occasion, and houses and roads are cleaned up
and decorated.
Visiting any Muong
ethnic-inhabited areas in Lac Son district, especially Muong Vang and Muong
Khoi, visitors will have a chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere. All roads
are decorated with posters and flags and many activities are organised. This year, the joy of
Lac Son locals seems to double thanks to positive socio-economic development
results of the district. The locality aims to
turn the event into a special cultural-tourism product – a symbol of locals’
pride.
This year, Nhan Nghia
commune was selected to hold a model Tet Doc Lap. Activities include a ceremony
to pay tribute to heroes and martyrs at the local monument with a speech on the
history of the August Revolution general uprising, along with art performances,
folk games, a cuisine contest and a competition between traditional trade
villages./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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