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At the 2023 Great National Solidarity Festival in Moi hamlet, Lac Son district’s Thuong Coc commune, Bui Van Binh’s family was among the four exemplary cultural families who were honoured for their contributions. In addition to adhering to the Party's policies and state laws, participating in production and business ventures, and building a warm and happy family environment, Binh has played an active role as the head of the front committee in his residential unit.
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Bui Van Binh, head of the front committee of Moi hamlet (right), helps
a resident to hang the national flag.
In their spacious two-storey house, Binh's wife Bui Thi Diem
said their home was a fruit of the couple’s labour.
Both of them are quite busy with their professional work,
social activities, and business ventures. Binh shared: "Our philosophy is
to take the family as a cornerstone and a motivation to strive forward.
Whatever responsibility we undertake, we are sure to fulfill it well."
Currently, Binh manages a wild boar farming facility,
selling 180-200 boarlets and 20-30 meat pigs annually. His family also owns a
red pomelo orchard with nearly 100 trees that are in the commercial fruition
phase.
In 2023, the hamlet was selected to develop a "national flag
pathway” initiative. As the head of the local front committee, Binh visited
each household to raise awareness and mobilise funds for the hanging of the
national flag on significant national holidays, helping the model receive
widespread support and participation from the community. During the complex
developments of the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021, he engaged in calling
on residents to strictly implement prevention measures, contribute money, rice,
and cook meals for those quarantined within the area.
In recent years, actively implementing a campaign titled
"All people unite to build new rural areas and civilised urban
areas", Binh actively mobilises households to keep village roads, alleys,
and family gardens clean, to conscientiously collect and sort household waste
to reduce environmental pollution, and to wear helmets and avoid drink driving,
ensuring security and order in the area.
Bui Van Hoang, Chairman of
the Thuong Coc Fatherland Front Committee, evaluated that Binh presents an
example of a successful business, a harmonious lifestyle and a spirit of mutual
assistance aiding everyone in need.
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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