(HBO) - Building a civilised lifestyle is among major activities of an ongoing campaign of people in Yen Thuy district of Hoa Binh province, which is expected to contribute to meeting socio-economic development tasks and ensuring security-defence.
A self-managed road gives a facelift to Ha hamlet in Phu Lai commune
(Yen Thuy district).
After a day of hard
work, people of Sau, Dinh, Trac and Thuong residential areas in Lac Thinh
commune gather at cultural houses in the afternoon to practice sports in a bid
to improve physical health. It is also a form of recreation activity.
Among youngsters, some
are keen on playing volleyball, while others favour football. Dynamic sporting
and cultural activities have become a demand which help build a civilised
lifestyle.
In the 2016-20, Hang
Tram township and the communes of Yen Tri, Ngoc Luong, and Lac Luong are
leading localities in building such way of life, creating a living environment
of order and discipline.
Tran Trung Kien, head
of the district’s culture and sport office said that along with building a
civilised lifestyle, many ancient local rules are removed, thereby reducing unsound
customs. Agencies work together
in the holding of festivals to ensure cultural values and meet people demand in
joining group and spiritual activities.
The building of a
civilised lifestyle has promoted a similar campaign of building civilised
families and residential areas. In 2020, the ratio of civilised households of
the district reached 84.86 percent. Yen Thuy is now home
to more than 100 art teams at grassroots level and 80 sporting clubs.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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