(HBO) - On August 24th, Cao Phong district organized the folk-art festival of the ethnic minorities in 2023.
The concert performance of
the ethnic musical instruments of Binh Thanh commune at the festival.
This year’s festival, there was the participation of more than 300
artisans and actors from 10 delegations all over the communes and towns in the
district. With the theme "Preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the
ethnic minorities in Cao Phong district”, each delegation brought an art
program themed throughout with genres: singing, dancing, and performing the
traditional musical instruments.
According to the evaluation of the jury, all of the units all had
unique and creative ideas with the elaborate and impressive performances,
imbued with the identity of the national cultures. The repertoire was rich and
diverse, especially the typical folk songs of the ethnic minorities in the
district. For example, the dancing performance "Praying for happiness” of Dung
Phong commune, "Muong Gong Concert” of Thach Yen commune; "Muong Thang Calling
Concert” of Tay Phong Commune; "Dong Vong Giang Mo” of Binh Thanh Commune...
At the end of the festival, the Organizing Committee awarded 9 A
prizes, 9 B prizes, 12 C prizes for the excellent performances; awarded 3 A
prizes, 3 B prizes, 4 C prizes for the whole delegation, of which 3 A prizes
were awarded to Dung Phong commune, Tay Phong commune and Cao Phong town.
The festival is a meaningful activity promoting the development of
the cultural and artistic movements, contributing to preserving and promoting
the traditional cultural values imbued with the identity of the ethnic
minorities in the district. This is also an opportunity for the people of the
district's ethnic groups to collect, preserve and promote the traditional and
unique folk art; This is an opportunity for the actors and the artists to
exchange and learn experiences in preserving and promoting the cultural values.
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.