In 2024, the Festival of Tien pagoda takes place on a provincial scale from February 12th – 14th, 2024 (Lunnar January 3rd – 5th). In particular, the opening ceremony is expected to be held in the afternoon of February 12th (Lunar January 3rd); The opening ceremony takes place on February 13th (Lunar January 4th) at Tien Pagoda yard in the tourism area of Tien Pagoda, Phu Nghia commune.
Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the working group were inspecting the actual preparations for organizing the Festival of Tien pagoda, Lac Thuy district in 2024.
Implementing the plan of the Provincial People's Committee, to prepare for the Fesstival of Tien pagoda in 2024, Lac Thuy District’s People's Committee has directed the subcommittees and the specialized units to develop a overall draft script for the festival, the opening ceremony script, the ceremonial content and palanquin processions. They have coordinated with the province's Art group to develop an art program to celebrate the opening ceremony. They have prepared the facilities to hold the opening ceremony. They have arranged and prepared the grounds and the forces to organize the festival according to the plan of the Provincial People's Committee.
The District’s People's Committee has issued a plan to organize the Spring Fair of Tien Pagoda in Lac Thuy district in 2024. It is expected to have 46 booths, including 8 booths from Tan Lac, Lac Son, Yen Thuy and Kim Boi districts; 10 booths of the communes and the town; 4 booths of the Women's Union, Farmers’ Union, the District’s Agricultural Service Center, Lac Thuy Telecommunication and 24 booths of the small traders. The district has also built a plan to prevent epidemics, ensuring security and traffic safety in the festival area...
After inspecting the reality and listening to the reports on the preparation work to organize the festival of the representatives of the departments, the appropriate authorities and the locality, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee acknowledged and appreciated the efforts. of the sectors, the appropriate authorities and the locality in coordinating well to prepare for the programs to take place as planned.
He requested that the departments, the appropriate authorities, the locality and the subcommittees continue to direct the members to carry out and coordinate well the preparation of the festival. In particular, attention is paid to ensuring the safety of the area where the stands are set up, ensuring security and order, fire and explosion prevention, and traffic flow. The special attention should be paid to ensuring food safety; environmental sanitation; Promoting propaganda before, during and after the festival. It is nêcsary to pay attention to the commitments between the restaurants and the accommodation establishments in province and Lac Thuy district to comply with the regulations on prices and services, meeting the needs of tourists. It is also important to provide safe and continuous power supply. They continue to direct the contractors to quickly complete the construction items at Mau Temple, Tien Pagoda, market area, bus station for the festival...
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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