Events to mark the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture (May 24) were held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on May 26.
An
art performance at the event in Ho Chi Minh City. (Source: VNA)
In HCM City, the event was hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of
Friendship Organisations the Vietnam-Bulgaria Friendship Association and the
Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association in the city.
Speaking at the festival, Hoang Thai Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam-Bulgaria
Friendship Association in HCM City, said the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture
(May 24) is observed annually by Slavic countries to commemorate Saints Cyril
and Methodius, who created the Slavic writing.
Currently, more than 250 million people across the world are using the writing
system, contributing to the development of the European civilization. The
Slavic countries include Russia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine,
Belarus, Serbia and Croatia, among others.
Chargé d' Affairs of the Bulgarian Embassy in Vietnam Marinela
Petkova highlighted cooperation in politics, economy, education, tourism,
culture and sports between Vietnam and Bulgaria.
The two countries boast substantial potential for economic collaboration, she
said, noting that Bulgaria highly values economic achievements Vietnam has
recorded in recent years.
The diplomat held that more efforts should be made to deepen the bilateral
ties.-
Source: VNA
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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