(HBO) - An art programme, themed "Awakening Muong Gongs" and performed by the Hoa Binh art troupe, has won a gold and a silver medal at the 2023 national solo and ensemble ethnic musical instruments competition.
The performance of the provincial art troupe at the
2023 national solo and ensemble ethnic musical instruments competition.
The 30-minute programme entailed carefully prepared
performances of Muong gongs and flutes, leaving a strong impression on the audiences.
People’s Artist Huynh Tu said: "Running this programme was a
fortunate experience for me. I have a profound impression of culture in Hoa
Binh. My team and I chose to build the programme mainly based on the gong
culture. Its title and opening performance, both titled ‘Awakening Muong
Gongs,’ aim to present the authentic colours of Hoa Binh at the competition.”
Singer Vu Thuy Lien noted participating singers had to join
the band to show the audience the artistry, movements and rhythms of the works staged.
People’s Artist Hong Tam said joining the competition is a
pride for all artists, musicians, and actors of the troupe. It is also a source
of pride for her to bring the melodies of gongs from Hoa Binh to the audience
and music lovers from across the country. "Hopefully, our programme will
introduce Hoa Binh's culture and the soul of the Muong land to people
nationwide,” she said delightedly.
Bach Cong Thi, head of the provincial art troupe, said the
programme deeply explores the art of the Muong musical performance, with the
gongs as the main focus. In Muong music, the gongs hold a significant position,
widely used in daily life and religious rituals. Along with the instrument, the
melodies of Muong music are also expressed through other instruments such as
flutes, two-string fiddles, and sixteen-string zithers. "Our creative team has
built a programme that truly represents the cultural identity of Hoa Binh,” he
said./.
The 10th art festival for the armed forces, youths and students of Hoa Binh province celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Day wrapped up on April 25.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.