(HBO) – As many as 27 individuals in Hoa Binh were conferred the titles of people’s artisan and excellent artisan for their contributions to preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage of the country in accordance with decisions by the State President.
Under the decisions issued by the President on September 9, Mr. Bui Van
Minh in Van Son commune, Lac Son district has been honoured as people’s
artisan.
Meanwhile, 26 others were honoured with the title of excellent artisan in the
categories of folk performance arts and social customs and belief. They are:
1. Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hinh in Lam Son commune, Luong Son district - folk
performance arts;
2. Mr. Bui Thanh Binh in Thai Binh ward, Hoa Binh city - folk performance arts;
3. Mr. Doan Linh Nham in Ky Son ward, Hoa Binh city - folk performance
arts;
4. Mrs. Ha Thi Bich in Na Phon commune, Mai Chau district - folk performance
arts;
5. Mrs. Quach Thi Lon in An Nghia commune, Lac Son district - folk performance
arts;
6. Mr. Bui Van Chien in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district - social custom and
belief;
7. Mr. Bui Van Dot in Dinh Cu commune, Lac Son district - social custom and
belief;
8. Mr. Bui Van Bon in Yen Nghiep commune, Lac Son district - social custom and
belief;
9. Mr. Bui Van Phin in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district - social custom and
belief;
10. Mr. Bui Van Thang in Kim Lap commune, Kim Boi district - social custom and
belief;
11. Mr. Bui Van Xien in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district - social custom and
belief;
12. Mr. Bui Van Truc in Du Sang commune, Kim Boi district social custom and
belief;
13. Mr. Bui Van Trem in Bao Hieu commune, Yen Thuy district - social custom and
belief;
14. Mr. Bui Van Xiem in Man Duc town, Tan Lac district - social custom and
belief;
15. Mr. Dinh Cong Soan in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district social custom and
belief;
16. Mr. Bui Van Rau in Cuoi Ha commune, Kim Boi district - social custom and
belief;
17. Mr. Bui Van Hai in Xuat Hoa commune, Lac Son district - social custom and
belief;
18. Mr. Xa Tien Tho in Hien Luong commune, Da Bac district - social custom and
belief;
19. Mr. Truong Duc Him in Da Phuc commune, Yen Thuy district - social custom
and belief;
20. Mr. Bui Van Nhan in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district - social custom and
belief;
21. Mr. Bui Van Bien in Tan Lap commune, Lac Son district - social custom and
belief;
22. Mr. Bui Van Ai in Cuoi Ha commune, Kim Boi district - social custom and
belief;
23. Mr. Bui Van Vinh in Ngoc Lau commune, Lac Son district - social custom and
belief;
24. Mrs. Dinh Thi Thao in Ky Son ward, Hoa Binh city - social custom and
belief;
25. Mr. Nguyen Manh Tuan in Bac Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district social custom
and belief;
26. Mr. Bui Van Meo in Dinh Cu commune, Lac Son district - social custom and
belief.
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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