(HBO) – The Department of Grassroots Culture under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province on September 18 opened an exhibition of propaganda posters about the 13th National Party Congress and presented prizes to winners of poster design contests.
The opening ceremony in Hoa Binh city was attended by Deputy
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy, Vice Secretary of the
provincial Party Committee Ngo Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of the provincial
People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong, officials from the Department of
Grassroots Culture and provincial agencies, and contest winners.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh
Thi Thuy and Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Ngo Van Tuan
present two first prizes of the poster design contests.
The propaganda poster design contest on the
Party and political system building and the 13th National Party Congress was
opened for entries from June 1 to July 16, attracting 405 posters by 160
designers from 46 provinces and cities nationwide.
The competition of posters about the 75th
anniversary of the August Revolution and the 75th National Day from April 16 to
June 22 received 388 entries by 276 designers from 50 provinces and cities.
In these two contests, the judging panels
selected two entries for the first prizes, four for second prizes, six for
third prizes, and 20 for consolation prizes. As many as 140 high-quality
posters were also chosen for display and use in localities nationwide.
The exhibition of propaganda posters about the 13th National
Party Congress in Hoa Binh city showcases 50 outstanding ones among entries
submitted to the two competitions. The exhibits are considered an effective
channel for helping local cadres, Party members and people, especially the youth,
to learn more about the Party’s glorious history, traditions and achievements,
along with late President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and life style, in
the struggle for national independence and the course of national development
and defence./.
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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