The provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 24 organised a conference to report on the results of collecting, researching, restoring, and preserving "Bi doi”, a musical instrument of the airophonic family and a traditional instrument of the Muong ethnic people in Da Bac district.
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Delegates watch documentary on the technique of
crafting and the art of performing "Bi doi” of the Muong people in Da Bac.
The delegates watched a documentary showcasing the results
of the "Bi doi" collection and documentation as well as the technique
of crafting and the art of performing the instrument.
"Bi doi” is a unique musical instrument of the Muong people
in Da Bac district who also refer to it as "Pi Toi” or "Pi Doi”. It is used
during festive occasions, celebrations, and Tet holidays, and in the
storytelling time after long hours of hard work. "Bi doi” has become an
indispensable instrument, embodying the spirit and essence of Muong ethnic
minorities.
In its efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage
of ethnic minorities in the province, the department has undertaken the
collection, research, and restoration of the methods for finding materials,
crafting, and teaching the instrument. The goal is to preserve and promote its
cultural value, while also developing tourism services, and fostering
socio-economic, and cultural development in the locality.
This effort is part of the project to preserve the cultural
heritage of the Muong ethnic group and the "Hoa Binh Civilisation,"
thus contributing to affirming the position, role, and profound significance of
traditional musical instruments in the cultural life of the group, and raise
awareness about the importance of preserving and promoting the "Bi doi” instrument.
At the conference, delegates from various departments,
agencies and the district, and artisans contributed their opinions on the
results of the collection and documentation of this instrument, as well as
measures to preserve and promote local cultural heritage.
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Every spring, the four Muong areas of Bi, Vang, Thang and Dong come alive with the vibrant sound of gongs and the Sac Bua (Tet greeting) singing. The Sac Bua singing, accompanied by the resonating gongs, has become an indispensable part of the Tet celebration of the Muong ethnic people.
When discussing Muong ethnic musical instruments, we can mention many types of musical instruments, such as gongs, flutes, and Co Ke, that are commonly used. Bi Doi trumpet is a unique instrument that has been preserved, conserved, and valued by Muong ethnic people in the highlands of Da Bac for many years.
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