Hoa Binh’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 18, hosted a conference to present the outcomes of a research study on the traditional costumes of the Muong ethnic group.
Artisans present Muong ethnic people’s traditional costumes in the festival.
The study is an important part of a project on preservation of the Muong ethnic cultural values and the Hoa Binh Culture of the department.
At the conference, research findings were made public, including a survey on traditional Muong costumes in four major Muong regions in Hoa Binh, a documentary and a collection of photos of the costumes, and sketches of designs on the costumes. Muong artisans also introduced in details the traditional costumes of their ethnic group.
This initiative reinforces the importance of traditional attire in the Muong group's cultural identity and promotes awareness of its value.
Discussions during the conference focused on measures and directions to safeguard this heritage while adapting to modern challenges, ensuring its continuity as a symbol of the Muong people’s culture.
The Hoa Binh provincial Journalists’ Association, in collaboration with the Hoa Binh city People's Committee, officially launched the Spring Press Festival 2025 at Hoa Binh Square on January 22.
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.
The Party Committee of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism convened a meeting on January 15 to evaluate Party building work in 2024 and set tasks for this year.
In the morning of January 8, the People's Committee of Cao Phong district held the groundbreaking ceremony of the Conservation Area of Mo Muong Cultural Heritage associated with tourism in Hop Phong commune associated with tourism services in Hop Phong commune. There was the attendance of Mr. Bui Van Thang, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; the representatives of departments, branches and Cao Phong district...
On January 7th, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a conference to review the work in 2024 and deploy the tasks in 2025.
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