(HBO) - The Boarding High School & Secondary School for the ethnic minorities in Cao Phong district collaborated with the District’s Department of Culture and Sports to hold the opening ceremony of the class teaching Muong gongs for 50 students of the school and to launch the club of "Preserving Muong Thang cultural identity”.
The artisans have been teaching the students of Cao Phong District's
Boarding High School & Secondary School the skills of listening -
perceiving the gong sound, how to hold the gong, beat the gong, and divide the
rhythm...
The organization of the class
teaching Muong gongs is in the Plan No. 419/KH-VHTT dated on October 7, 2022 of
the Division of Culture and Information of Cao Phong district on the
implementation of Project 6 "Preserving and promoting the good traditional
cultural values of ethnic minorities associated with tourism development” under
the National Target Program for the Socio-Economic Development in the areas of
the ethnic minorities and the mountainous ones.
According to the principal of Cao
Phong District’s Boarding Secondary and High School for the Ethnic Minorities,
Mr. Tran Quang Tuan, through the classroom, under the guidance of the artisans,
it aims to raise the awareness about conservation and promotion of the value of
the typical intangible cultural heritage of Muong ethnic groups; teaching the
basic skills of the performing arts of the Muong Gong for the students so that
the can apply in the grassroots cultural activities with high results. At the
same time, it helps the students to understand the history and some
characteristics of the intangible cultural heritage of Muong gongs in Hoa Binh;
knowing how to distinguish between Muong gong tunes and other types of gong
culture. On the other hand, the class also teaches the skills of listening -
perceiving the gong sound, how to hold the gong, beat the gong, phrasing, sound
insulation... According to the plan, the class is held in 10 sessions.
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.