(HBO) - On November 24, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to hold a summary of the contest to propagate and learn knowledge of building a new countryside in Hoa Binh province in 2020.
The propaganda performances at the Contest.
The contest to propagate and learn
knowledge of the provincial new rural construction took place in two days from
November 23th to 24th with the participation of nearly 200 actors, propagators
and artisans of 8 propaganda teams from the districts and the city. The teams
went through the following competitions: decorating the propaganda vehicles,
demonstrating the display of agricultural products and new rural areas, the
greeting exam, the knowledge and arts exam. The topics of the contest focused
on learning knowledge about building new rural areas, rural stories, the
propaganda about the national target program to build new rural areas. The
teams showed the basic understanding and knowledge about the national target
program to build new rural areas, the methods and experience in the propaganda
for officials and people so that they could understand and participate in
building new rural areas through the competitions.
According to the Organizing Committee, all
of the teams have invested in expertise, bringing the quality programs and
performances to the contest, leaving a good impression on the viewers about the
propaganda content. In particular, the programs and performances have closely
followed the topics and the requirements of the Organizing Committee, and have
shown quite fully the results of implementing the movement of building new
rural areas in their localities.
At the end of the contest, the Organizing
Committee awarded 6 A prizes, 25 B prizes, 24 C prizes and 6 consolation prizes
to the participating units. In the end, for the whole delegation award, the
Organizing Committee awarded 2 A prizes to the Hoa Binh city and Lac Son
district, 3 prizes B to Cao Phong, Luong Son, Lac Thuy districts and 3 prizes C
to Tan Lac, Yen Thuy, Da Bac 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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