(HBO) - The authorities of Hoa Binh province have paid special attention to preserving and promoting cultural and heritage values of local relic sites.
The provincial museum has maintained a gallery on the typical cultural heritage
of Muong ethnic people in the locality. It also successfully organized exhibitions
on President Ho Chi Minh - the genius leader of the Vietnamese Party and people,
the 90-yearglorious historyof the Communist PartyofVietnam (CPV),
and outstanding achievements of the CPV and the provincial Party organization reflectedthrough Party congresses.
The museum has completed the restoration of two ancient bronze drums and the
dossiers of 41 relics and antiques, while working
on scientific
dossiers of three relic sites – the Song and Hoang Cung Nuoc Ngoc caves
in Da Bac district, and Khoi Communal House in Lac Son district.
Four more relic sites in
the locality were recognized as provincial-level cultural and historical relics,
including Khenh and Bang communal houses in Lac Son district, the RelicA2 Baseof Nhan Dan newspaperin Luong Son district, and Ba Bi Communal House in Kim Boi district.
The province also conducted restoration at Trung Bao Communal House and Temple
in Luong Son district, and Chua Cave in Yen Thuy district./.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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