(HBO) - The Provincial Communist Youth Union and the Youth Union of the province have just organized an exchange program to congratulate the young people and students from Laos studying at the Economic - Technical College and the Provincial Technical - Technology College on the occasion of the traditional Tet holiday. Bun-pi-may in 2021 of the People's Democratic Republic of Laos.
The leaders of the Provincial Communist Youth Union,
the Youth Union of the province and Laotian students are taking photos.
In the framework of the exchange program, the young
people of Hoa Binh witnessed the celebration of the traditional Bun-pi-may
ceremony; received the lucky thread with the meaningful wishes and especially
they had a chance to witness the water splatter of Laotian friends.
On this occasion, the Provincial Communist Youth
Union and the Youth Union of the province had gifts to congratulate the new
year to the young Laotian students studying at 2 schools.
This is a meaningful activity that affirms the
special traditional friendship between Vietnam and Laos in general and Hoa Binh
province with Hua Phan province in particular. Especially, in the coming time
the activities of the cultural exchange between the youth of the two provinces
will be held more and there will be more activities to encourage and support
the young people and students from Laos.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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