(HBO) - The Party Committee of Hoa Binh province on July 30 issued Resolution No. 03-NQ/TU on leading socio-economic development in the ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the 2021-2030 period in the province (Resolution No.03).
In recent years, Hoa Binh province
has prioritized investment in infrastructure for extremely disadvantaged
communes for socio-economic development (Photo captured in Hang Kia commune -
Mai Chau district).
The resolution’s overall objective is to tap the potential and advantages of
localities in the province, actively innovate and promote economic development,
ensure social welfare, reduce poverty sustainably, gradually narrow the gap in
living standards and incomes of the ethnic minority and mountainous areas
compared to the national average. It aims at reducing 50 percent of extremely
difficult communes, villages and hamlets by 202 and basically having no
communes, villages and hamlets in extreme difficulty by 2030.
The resolution sets out four key tasks: (1) Stepping up dissemination and
mobilisation to all classes of people; considering the implementation of the
resolution a task of the whole political system, a regular and continuous task,
and a criterion for evaluating the quality of grassroots-level Party
organizations and members; and researching specific mechanisms and consulting
methods that suit the situation of each locality. (2) Addressing the shortage
of residential land, housing, cultivation land and water for production and
daily use for people in ethnic minority and mountainous areas; planning,
arranging and stabilizing the lives of people in extremely difficult and
ethnic-inhabited areas and in other places in need. (3) Investing in essential
infrastructure to serve production and life of people in the ethnic minority
and mountainous areas; supporting ethnic minorities that still face many
difficulties; developing agricultural and forestry production, bring into full
play the potential and strengths of the ethnic minority and mountainous areas
to produce goods following the value chain; developing education and training
to improve the quality of human resources, and promoting vocational training
and job generation for young people; preserving and promoting the fine
traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities in association with tourism
development. (4) Praising and honoring role models, promoting the role of
reputable people; disseminating and educating the laws for locals; and applying
information technology to support socio-economic development and ensure
security in the ethnic minority and mountainous areas.
The document puts forward solutions
for effective implementation, including increasing investment in socio-economic
infrastructure in the ethnic minority and mountainous areas; improving locals’
livelihoods; developing production to improve living standards for the ethnic
minorities; improving the quality of education, training and health care;
preserving and promoting the unique cultural identities of ethnic minority
groups; developing and improving the quality of human resources in association
with job creation; ensuring policies on poverty reduction and social welfare;
ensuring political security, social order and safety in the ethnic minority and
mountainous areas; and taking solutions on organization, management and
implementationmechanisms, and on financial resources./.
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.
.jpg)
