The Provincial People's Committee Office issued the Official Document No. 9958/VPUBND-NVK on October 15th, 2024, regarding the adjustment of certain contents in the plan for organizing the Week of the 2024 Culture - Tourism of Hoa Binh province.
During the
opening night of the Culture-Tourism Week, a special art program themed "The
Muong Land in Celebration” will take place.
Accordingly, the schedule for the
Culture-Tourism Week has been postponed from the end of October to
mid-November. After the adjustment, the Culture-Tourism Week is expected to
officially open at 7:30 PM on November 16 at the stage of Hoa Binh Square (Hoa
Binh City).
Aside from the change in the event's
timing, the other activities within the framework of the Culture-Tourism Week
will continue as planned under Plan No. 185/KH-UBND, dated September 4, 2024,
by the Provincial People's Committee, with many notable activities such as the
ceremony to receive the national special monument certificates for Xom Trai
Cave and Mai Da - Vanh village; a photo exhibition; an ethnic costume
performance festival of Hoa Binh province; a tourism guide competition; a
traditional Can wine festival night…
The Culture-Tourism Week aims to promote
and introduce the potential, strengths, beautiful natural landscapes, cultural
identities of the ethnic groups, the national special archaeological monuments,
Xom Trai Cave and Mai Da - Vanh village, and the province's distinctive and
attractive tourist destinations.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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