(HBO) – An amateur art festival has been held in Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province, drawing about 300 artists and artisans from 16 local communes and towns.
A Chieng (gong) performance of Tan Vinh commune, which
wins second prize of the festival
The event featured nearly 60 performances of singing
and dancing and concert of traditional instruments, extolling the Communist
Party of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh as well as landscape and people of Hoa
Binh. The event highlighted the province’s culture and activities towards major
national events including the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September
2).
According to the organising board, art teams thoroughly prepared for the
festival with various content and costumes. Many performances were meticulously
staged and practiced, leaving deep impression on the audience.
At the festival, Cao Thang commune won the first prize, while Tan Vinh and
Trung Vinh communes came at second. The third place was shared by Cu Yen, Nhuan
Trach and Cao Duong communes.
Besides, three outstanding performances claimed the first prize, six
performances bagged the second and nine ones claimed the third.
Phuong Thao
Once a vibrant part of the daily life for the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province, traditional Muong singing styles such as "thuong rang bo meng” and "hat dup giao duyen” had faded over time. Today, local authorities and communities are working to restore and celebrate this cultural art form, recognising its value in preserving the group’s heritage.
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