(HBO) - On May 10, in Hai Phong city, Hai Phong Museum in collaboration with Hoa Binh Provincial Museum held the opening of the thematic exhibition named "Typical Cultural Heritage of Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province”. Thí activity is in a series of the activities to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Hai Phong (May 13, 1955 - May 13, 2023) and the Hai Phong Red Phoenix Flower Festival in 2023.
A special art performance
performing at the opening of the thematic exhibition named "Typical Cultural
Heritage of Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province”.
At the thematic exhibition named "Typical Cultural Heritage of Muong
ethnic group in Hoa Binh province”, there are more than 250 original documents,
artifacts, and photos introducing 4 typical intangible cultural heritages of
Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province, which has been included in the
National Intangible Cultural Heritage List, including: the art of Muong gongs
and Mo Muong, Doi calendar knowledge (bamboo calendar) and Khai Ha festival of
Muong ethnic group; introduction to the collection of the ancient pottery in
Muong tombs; the collection of bronze drums and antique bronze objects; the
traditional handicrafts of Muong ethnic group and 7 types of intangible
cultural heritages of Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province, including:
spoken language - hand writing, folklore, social practices, folk knowledge,
traditional festivals, folk performing arts.
In the cultural heritage of Vietnam's ethnic groups, the Muong
ethnic cultural heritage has a bold mark in many areas, clearly reflected in
the architecture of the stilt houses, the national costumes, the culinary
culture, in the historical and cultural relics, antiquities and in the fields
of customs and habits, festivals, beliefs, religions, voices, music, performing
arts... Muong people in Hoa Binh are always proud of the fact that it has been
the cradle of the famous "Hoa Binh Culture” for more than two thousand years
ago today.
The students in Hai Phong city are interested in learning about Hoa
Binh culture.
The exhibition takes place from May 10 to the end of June 10. Hai
Phong residents and visitors are immersed in gong concerts, unique songs,
dances, and typical dishes having the taste of the mountains and forests such
as Lam rice, food displayed on leaves, Can alcohol... Thereby, it helps
introduce the beauty and good traditional cultural identity of Muong ethnic
group in Hoa Binh province to the officials and people in Hai Phong and
tourists, contributing to honor and promote the cultural identity of Muong
ethnic group in the community of ethnic groups in Vietnam...
Hoa Binh’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 18, hosted a conference to present the outcomes of a research study on the traditional costumes of the Muong ethnic group.
Along with the activities of Project 6 - the national target programme for socio-economic development in ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas for the 2021 – 2026 period, efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities in Lac Son district have received additional momentum.
In the context of globalisation and deeper integration, preserving and promoting the national cultural identity is of utmost importance. Aware of their pioneering and proactive role on all fronts, over the years, the youth organisations at all levels in Hoa Binh province have implemented various concrete and practical activities to preserve and promote the cultural identities of ethnic groups in the locality.
Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province is home to seven ethnic groups, six of which are minorities. The cultural identities of the ethnic minority groups have been preserved well. One of the district’s effective preservation efforts is the establishment of a cultural preservation club at the Mai Chau Boarding Secondary and High School for Ethnic Minority Groups.
Within the framework of Project 6 on preserving and promoting the fine traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities associated with tourism development, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province organised a training programme and experimental competition of "danh mang” – a folk game played by the Muong ethnic group during their festivals – on November 26-27.
The Muong ethnic minority community, with a nationwide population of over 1.4 million, are primarily concentrated in Hoa Binh province, which is home to more than 500,000 Muong people who make up over 63% of the locality's total population. The promotion of the Muong language and script is crucial for preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Muong people, as well as bolstering socio-economic development, thus contributing to the effective implementation of the national target programme on boosting the socio-economic development of ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous regions.