(HBO0 - The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province, in collaboration with Tan Lac district’s People’s Committee, organised a closing ceremony of a provincial dissemination festival in 2020 on September 25.
Director of the provincial
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Bui Thi Niem presents awards to
outstanding works.
Attending the festival
were more than 200 artists, communicators and artisans of 10 dissemination
teams of districts and city. Participating teams compete in four categories of
dissemination cars, display and description of topical photos, art performances
and skits welcoming all-level Party congresses, the 17th Party congress
of Hoa Binh province of the 2020-2025 tenure, and the 13th National
Party Congress.
During the two-day
event on September 24-25, participating teams entertained audience with
impressive performances.
According to the
organising board, the quality of entries was improved, with participating teams
having thorough investment in scripts, images, costumes and properties.
Outstanding performances include Tan Lac and Cao Phong districts’ dissemination
cars, Tan Lac district’s display and description of topical photos, Cao Phong
district’s "Ho so dep” (Good dossiers) skit, Lac Thuy district’s "Nguoi giu hon
Muong” (One who preserves Muong soul) skit, and Kim Boi district’s "Dang la
niem tin tat thang” (Party the trust of sure win) skit.
The organising board
presented 11 A prizes, 18 B prizes and 21 C prizes for outstanding works. Five
A prizes were also granted to Hoa Binh city, Tan Lac, Yen Thuy, Cao Phong and
Lac Thuy districts, and five B prizes to Mai Chau, Kim Boi, Da Bac, Lac Son and
Luong Son districts./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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