(HBO) - The name of Bui Huy Vong is known by the introduction of Muong Vang people. The story is about a person who was born in Muong area, and loves Muong culture, researches, collects and understands Muong folklore. (Currently, he is a member of Executive Committee of the Provincial Literature and Arts Association as well as the head of the Provincial Folk Art Association.)
Mr.
Bui Huy Vong is devoting himself to the research in folklore.
Mr. Vong said: "In 2008, I took part in the research "Traditional
Muong cultural identity and trends of current transformation” and contributed
to the topic "Traditional Muong weaving and trends of current transformation”.
In 2012, I also participated in the topic: "Techniques of performing Mo Muong
and sorting its types through the artistic view of performance”. This is the
topic at Ministry level about the art of performing Mo Muong launched by the
Institute of Cultural Studies under the administration of Vietnam Academy of
Social Sciences.
Looking at the list of the researches, studies and topics he has
done, is doing and intends to do, he should be received admirations and
appreciation when this man has worked tirelessly for high and meaningful
purposes. As an artist, collector and researcher popularizing the good value of
Muong culture, he has done many things at the same time. Particularly, he
participated in some scientific topic: "To build up written scripts, compile
materials of teaching and learning Muong language at Hoa Binh province” which
was sponsored by the Institute of Linguistics. Moreover, he wrote "Hoa Binh
Chorography” and researched the topic "The effects of foreign cultures through
media before building cultural life in the northern mountainous region of
Vietnam” sponsored by Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies.
Especially in 2017, he was awarded National Prize of Literature and Art by the
president for the research: Funeral customs – Volume I: "Funeral customs with
seven flags of Muong ethnic people” (the part about Moi as the host) published
by Social Science Publishing House in 2011; and serial books " Funeral
tradition of Muong people” – Three volumes. This is a collection of three
elaborate researches in the cultural heritage of Muong people.
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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