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(HBO) - Chieng Chau commune (Mai Chau district) held the Xen Muong festival in 2018. It was attended by leaders from District Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, leaders of specialized departments, leaders of district throughout the periods, and many local people in the area.
This year is the 9th year of Xen Muong
Festival held in Chieng Chau commune. The festival is divided into two main
categories: the drum beating ceremony part, the Mo person and delegates,
visitors perform worship, thurify at the Temple of Lang Bon. The festival part
is invested with the cultural performances of greetings full of Thai ethnic
cultural identity performed by art performance teams in the commune. Also at
the festival, there were some cultural activities, art performances, folk
games, tug of war, volleyball, gamechicken, display of traditional cuisine,
etc.
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A folk dance performed by Thai ethnic folk
artists at the festival.
According to the history of the Thai ethnic
people, "Xen Muong" festival began in the 13th century; it was
organized with the purpose of expressing gratitude to the gods who enlightened
Muong and it was also an opportunity for people to pray heaven and earth for
good weather, green seasons, to send great wishes for a peaceful and warm life
in the village./.
As a land deeply intertwined with human history and Vietnam’s millennia-long journey of nation-building and defence, Hoa Binh is often revered for its epic tales and legends.
Residents of Hoa Binh boast a rich cultural identity, reflected in their unique language, traditional attire, customs, and folk melodies – described as "sweet as honey, clear as a mountain stream.”
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The clothing of women reflects the culture of the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong ethnic groups in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
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.
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