(HBO) – A survey in northern Hoa Binh province, conducted by the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs under the provincial People's Council in quarter I, 2022 has revealed the region is home to 786 intangible cultural heritage elements.
Two elements, in particular, have been recognized as national intangible
cultural heritages, namely Mo Muong and Muong gong cultures of the region.
Conducting survey
of Mo Muong heritage.
The survey showed that five types of traditional
arts in Hoa Binh are falling out of practice, leaving them on verge of
oblivion. The Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs under
the provincial People's Council stated the provincial People's Committee direct
the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to coordinate research, advise
and submit a draft resolution to the Provincial People's Council on the
preserving the culture of ethnic minorities in the province. The plan should
focus on preserving the language and writing for the next generation, it said.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism stated
it would coordinate with the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs to implement
the project "Preserving and promoting traditional values of ethnic
minorities and tourism development". At the same time, it suggested to open
training courses on preserving culture for cadres and civil servants at all
levels and village elders in the community./.
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.