(HBO) - Identifying cultural heritage as a resource for socio-economic and cultural development, over recent years, Lac Son district has paid special attention to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values. Many temples and shrines have received investment to be embellished, many festivals reacted, and folk songs of the Muong ethnic minority group and Mo Muong preserved and promoted.
Lac Son district has established and maintained the
operation of folk singing clubs in order to preserve the cultural identity of
the Muong ethnic group.
Lac Son, which is a large area with a dense population, is
one of the four famous Muong regions (Bi, Vang, Thang, Dong) of Hoa Binh
province. With over 91% of the population belonging to the Muong ethnic group,
preserving the "Muong soul” and the Muong culture is always a concern for those
who are in charge of making decisions on socio-economic and cultural
development of Muong Vang. In order to raise the cultural heritage value, in
December 2021, the Lac Son district Party Committee issued Resolution No.
08-NQ/HU on "Preserving and promoting the Muong ethnic group’s cultural
identity in the district”, while the district People's Committee issued a
project on "Preserving and promoting the national cultural identity in Lac
Son district in the 2022 - 2025 period with a vision to 2030", along with
a plan to implement the project in August 2022.
Since 2020, the district has submitted to the competent
authority for recognition of three provincial-level historical and cultural
relic sites, including Bang, Khenh and Khoi communal houses; and invested in
building several monuments such as: Dinh Khoi, Coi and Khenh communal houses
and the relic site of Regiment 52 Tay Tien.
Nguyen The Hung, head of the Culture and Information Office
of Lac Son district, said that in the 2023 – 2025 period, the district
continues to propose recognising some other provincial-level relic sites,
upgrading two national-level archaeological relics of Trai hamlet cave in Tan
Lap commune and Vanh hamlet stone shelter in Yen Phu commune into special
national-level sites. It will propose investment in building a museum on "Hoa
Binh civilisation” in prehistoric times in Tan Lap commune and continue to
research and propose to build a Muong culture space in Vanh hamlet in order to
promote the value of cultural heritage in Muong Vang land./.
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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