(HBO) - On October 28, Yen Thuy district held the first congress of Mo Muong club, term 2022 - 2027. There were 27 delegates attending the congress, including 23 residents in Yen Thuy district, 4 delegates from Lac Thuy district. At the congress, the delegates heard a report on the results of the campaign to establish Mo Muong club of the district. The delegates officially consulted to elect the Executive Committee consisting of 9 magicians. The Executive Board elects a Standing Committee consisting of 3 magicians, in which, the magician Bui Quang Thom from Bao Hieu commune is the club's president, and the magician Truong Duc Him is the club's vice president.
The
Executive Board of Mo Muong Club, term 2022 - 2027, in Yen Thuy district, is
launching the congress.
The meeting voted to approve the club's charter
with 4 chapters and 19 articles. Accordingly, Mo Muong Club in Yen Thuy
district has been established with a view to promoting learning and exchanging
knowledge in professional activities, collecting, scientific research,
preserving, teaching and disseminating the good values of Mo Muong. The club is
headquartered in the cultural house of Bao Hieu commune, and it operates on the
principles of voluntary, self-governing, democratic equality, self-financing,
and is under the state management of the Provincial People's Committee, the
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Mo Muong is a folklore performance performing in
the rituals associated with the religious life of Muong ethnic people. Through
the review and statistics, there are nearly 30 active magicians in Yen Thuy
district. In order to create the conditions for the magicians to learn,
exchange, preserve and promote the cultural valuesn of Mo Muong, on November 5,
2021, the Chairman of Yen Thuy district’s People's Committee issued Decision
No. on the establishment of the Mo Muong club in the district. On June 27,
2022, the Provincial People's Committee issued Decision No. 1263 on allowing
the establishment of Muong Mo club in Yen Thuy district.
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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