(HBĐT) - April 19 is the annual Ethnic Cultural Day in Vietnam, celebrated since the 2008 Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1668/QD-TTg, and Hoa Binh province played host to a variety of cultural activities to recognize the day.
Gau Tao Festival of the Mong people of Hang Kia and Pa Co communes (Mai Chau
district) attracts a large number of people.
Hoa Binh is home to six main ethnic groups, and
each is paid homage by exhibitions of their costumes, music, customs, and
festivals. The resolution of the provincial Party Congress for the 2020-25
recognizes culture as one of the driving forces for the province’s
socio-economic development.
In implementing the resolutions of 13th national Party
Congress and the 17th provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025
tenure, Hoa Binh continues to compile a scientific dossier for UNESCO in
recognition of the Mo Muong epic as intangible cultural heritage.
The provincial People's Committee recently
issued a plan to implement a project on preserving intangible cultural values
of indigenous groups in Hoa Binh from 2020 to 2030. The local ethnic groups
include the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao and Mong peoples in 10 districts and cities
in the province.
This year's Vietnam Ethnic Culture Day marks the
90th anniversary of global recognition of the Hoa Binh culture. To commemorate
the day, the province will introduce a thematic exhibition of 500 original stone
and bone artifacts, along with 100 documentary photos depicting Hoa Binh culture.
This year’s Ethnic Culture Day is an opportunity
to educate people on the traditions, national pride and sense of responsibility
for preserving and promoting national cultural traditions. These acts contribute
to consolidate and strengthen national unity by honouring the cultural identity
of ethnic groups. This is also an opportunity for ethnic groups in the
community to understand each other, to unite for economic development, and to
preserve the fine traditions of the past./.
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.