(HBO) – Ha hamlet in Phu Lai commune, Yen Thuy district, was recognised as a model new-style rural residential area for the 2018 - 2020 period. It is home to more than 140 households of three ethnic groups, with 95 percent belonging to the Muong ethnic group. Over the past years, local residents have united and actively engaged in emulation movements, especially the one on building new-style countryside and civilised cities in tandem with the "All people stay united to develop a civilised lifestyle” movement.
Roads in Ha hamlet of Phu Lai commune, Yen Thuy
district, have been kept clean and beautiful thanks to joint efforts by local
residents.
Local people have joined hands to help their
hamlet meet the basic criteria of a new-style rural area. So far, more than 90
percent of inter-field paths have been paved while 65 percent of inter-field
irrigation canals and 87 percent of rural roads concretised.
Every year, all local households register to
become cultural families and take part in building new-style rural areas. The
percentage of households recognised as cultural families is always 85 percent
and above. In 2020, up to 130 of the 137 local households, equivalent to 92.1
percent, earned this title.
Besides, Ha hamlet has also stayed free of
people committing crimes or law violations. The school enrollment rate among
school-age children is 100 percent, while the annual percentage of students
with good and excellent academic performance is continually higher than 70
percent.
Apart from a civilised lifestyle, local
livelihoods have also been increasingly improved, with per capita income
reaching 43 million VND (about 1,800 USD) in 2020. The number of poor
households has been brought down to six, equivalent to only 0.04 percent. The
hamlet is now free of makeshift houses.
Annual campaigns calling for support for the
poor and expressing gratitude to revolution contributors also attract great
support from the public./.
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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