The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province has issued Plan No. 185/KH-UBND on the organisation of the Hoa Binh Culture - Tourism Week 2024 from October 24 to November 4.
The beauty of terraced
fields - where the Mien Doi terrace field festival will take place.
The main activities include the Hoa Binh Culture - Tourism
Week and the Da River Fish-Shrimp Festival at the provincial scale, and the
Mien Doi Terrace Rice Festival at the district scale.
As scheduled, the Hoa Binh Culture - Tourism Week will take
place at Hoa Binh Square from October 25-27 with notable activities such as a
ceremony to receive a certificate which recognises archaeological sites of Xom
Trai Cave and Lang Vanh stone roof as special national relic sites, opening and
closing ceremonies and low-altitude fireworks display and a costume show of Hoa
Binh’s ethnic groups.
The second Da River Fish-Shrimp Festival will be held at the
provincial Trade and Exhibition Centre from October 24 to November 4. It will
feature a range of activities such as a fisherman's festival, releasing
lanterns on the Da River, exhibitions and auctions of specialty fish products
from Hoa Binh Lake, and a fishing tournament on the lake associated with
promoting culture and introducing its scenic beauty.
The Mien Doi terrace field festival will take place in Lac
Son district’s Mien Doi commune from November 2-3, with special activities
including a new rice festival of the Muong ethnic group, playing Muong gongs on
the terrace field, paragliding experiences and exploring the terraced fields.
The Hoa Binh Culture - Tourism Week 2024 aims to
honour and affirm the cultural values of the locality, showcasing the beautiful
landscapes, unique cultural identities of the ethnic groups, attractive tourist
spots, local agricultural products and One Commune One Product (OCOP) items to
attract domestic and international tourists.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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