(HBO) - In November 25th, Quyet Thang High School (Lac Son district) held a launching ceremony of the club preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
A special gong performance of the students
at the opening ceremony of the Club preserving and promoting the cultural
identity of the Muong ethnic group.
The club preserving and promoting the
cultural identity of Muong ethnic people was born to preserve and promote the
national cultural identity. It creates a "playground” for the cultural and arts
exchange for the school's staff, the teachers and the students. It helps to
train students' life skills as well as to promote the spirit of solidarity and
encouragement for the staff, the teachers and the students to observe the
undertakings and policies of the Party and the laws of the State. It also helps
to build a cultural environment in the school, contributing to building a rich,
beautiful and civilized homeland, and to retaining the beauty in the nation's
culture as well.
At the launching ceremony, the students
performed some outstanding performances such as: The concert of the musical
instruments, the concert of Muong gongs, performing the medley of U hay and Dap
nang Khot, exchanging Dum singing, introducing the cuisine of Muong ethnic
peopel, performing the costumes of Muong ethnic groups and so on.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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