(HBO) At Mai Chau District Cultural Center, there was a mobilization event to develop reading culture in the community in Mai Chau. The event was attended by leaders from the Library Department - Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Leaders of Mai Chau district People's Committee; Good Neighbor International organization(GNI); Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Representatives of the Commune People's Committees, the pupils, and many classes of people in Mai Chau district.
Ms. Vu Duong Thuy Nga, Head of Library Department – Ministry of Culture,
Sports and Tourism donating books for Mai Chau District Library.
A seminar of reading – the key to success with the participation of
Prof. Dr. Hoang Chi Bao and Dr. Vu Duong Thuy Nga, Head of Library Department –
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
The organizer giving prizes for the children who achieve the
prizes in the topic – based drawing and writing competitions.
The aim of
the event is to mobilize the reading culture development in the local area
community, and then expand the movements to the entire society, which makes
reading culture and self-study culture become a beautiful feature in the modern
lifestyles, contributing to the building of a learning society.
At the event, there were the displays
and exhibitions of books and magazines with the participation of the provincial
library staff. There were two programs for secondary and high school children,
which were drawing and writing competitions. The topics of drawing competition
were: Mai Chau- our homeland; dream from the book; free drawing following a
book you have learnt. The writing competition of "finding the reading culture
messenger” was carried out with some contents: Share your feelings about a book
you have read and some ways to encourage you and everyone to enjoy reading.
Besides, at the event, a program for children with the subject of "Puzzle about
books” was held to create an interesting and useful game for children.
The seminar
of reading – the key to success had a talk about the roles of reading in modern
lives, some outstanding mirrors with reading and self-study passion such as
Uncle Ho and other patriots or famous scientists.
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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