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(HBO) - In 2 days (May 1-2), at the community touristm site in Mo hamlet, the People's Committee of Binh Thanh commune (Cao Phong) organized the weeek of Culture & Tourism Week the folk art festival of the ethnic minorities in the cluster of Binh Thanh commune, Thung Nai. It has attracted the attention of thousands of people and tourists inside and outside the district.
A special cultural performance at the week of Culture and Tourism in Binh Thanh Commune, Thung Nai (Cao Phong).
Binh Thanh is a commune in the lake area of Da river, having the provincial route 435 passing through, which is convenient for domestic and foreign tourists to visit. Currently, there are a number of businesses investing and promoting ecotourism, resort and community tourism activities. They are Lahills Hoa Binh joint Stock Company, MoraGroup joint Stock Company, BeruGroup joint Stock Company, and the Cooperative of the community tourism site in Mo village.
Within the framework of the Week of Culture and Tourism in the communal cluster, many programs and activities promoting tourism, tourism products, and honoring the traditional cultural values took place. The people and visitors can enjoy the special cultural and artistic performances of the folk art festival of the ethnic minorities in the cluster; the night of cultural exchange welcoming Binh Thanh commune when it met the new rural standards; the cooking contest "Warm and loving family meal” and the visiting stalls displaying products of the households doing community tourism.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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