(HBO) - On December 26, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a meeting to implement the plan of the Provincial People's Committee on building the symbol of the antelope to celebrate the Lunar New Year, 2023.
The delegates are discussing the
content of building the symbol of the antelope to celebrate the Lunar New Year,
2023.
According to the plan, the symbol
of the antelope is installed at Hoa Binh Square. The front face is the Cat
family gathering to welcome spring (including 9 cats: the father cat, the
mother cat and 7 kittens) which are lively, playful and happy together. The two
sides and the back are the clusters of secondary symbols, showing the culture
of Hoa Binh homeland such as: the symbol of Can alcphol Lam rice and the
clusters of fortune symbols welcoming spring, the yellow cat, the stylized
decorative cat... The main part in front is the welcoming gate, the clusters of
spring flowers and the two sides of the wings are the clusters of the models of
the stylized Cat, creating a joyful image to welcome the New Year with 2 sets
of shape letters "the joyful Tet - Quy Mao spring. Besides, there is a photo
exhibition with the theme "Hoa Binh Homeland”.
The construction period from
December 25, 2022 to January 16, 2023. The display period is from January 16,
2023 to the end of January 31, 2023 (December 25 of the Year of the Tiger to
the end of January 10 of the Year of the Rabbit). The ribbon-cutting ceremony
is expected to take place at 3:30 p.m. on January 14, 2023 (December 23 of the
Year of the Tiger).
Based on the assigned plan and
tasks, the relevant units are urgently developing the detailed plans so that
the construction and installation of the symbols can be ensured according to
the plan. Thereby, it creats a joyful and exciting atmosphere to serve the
people to enjoy the spring and celebrate the national traditional New Year. It
also creats a tourism highlight, attracting tourists to Hoa Binh city and Hoa
Binh province on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, 2023.
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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