(HBO) - From February 12th to 13th (i.e, January 12th and 13th of the lunar calendar), the People's Committee of Van Son commune (Lac Son) held the Festival of Ken Communal House in 2022.
The spiritual rituals of Khenh
communal house are fully implemented.
Located at the foot of Khu Khenh
mountain, Khenh communal house worships the ancestors who have contributed to
Muong ethnic people, helping Muong Khen people to be peaceful with good crops,
helping the people, to be healthy and the animals breeding. The legend tells
that Ngo invaders came to invade Muong land in the past, Mr. Chuong Tin - Ms.
Trieu An used Khu Kheh mountain as a base to recruit Muong soldiers and train
them, then they brought the troops to fight against Ngo invaders. They defeated
the enemy and killed them. They decapitated the enemy general's heads and
brought them to Khu Khenh to sacrifice to heaven and earth. Later, they turned
into Khu Khen. Muong people remember their merits, so they set up a communal
house to worship. The worshiping figures in the communal house include Mr.
Truong Tin, Ms. Trieu An and the village gods...
Being restored and held annually
since 2018, the Festival of Khenh Communal House in 2022 - the traditional
event of folk belief of the People of ethnic groups in the area is held
separately for the ceremony, not for the festival part as every year in order
to ensure the prevention and control of Covid-19 epidemics. However, it can
maintain and promote the values of the traditional cultural identity of Muong
ethnic group. In addition to fully performing the spiritual rituals, the
organizing committee conductes the ceremony of bestowing lucky rice at the
beginning of the year with the desire to bring luck, fortune and wealth to the
families.
The 10th art festival for the armed forces, youths and students of Hoa Binh province celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Day wrapped up on April 25.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.