(HBO) - From the high level of the agreement from the local people, at the end of April 2013, Group 10, Thinh Lang Ward (Hoa Binh city) deducted funds to buy a full set of 12 Muong gongs, which was worth 24 million VND. The Party Secretary, Ms. Bui Thi Dinh, used to be a great gong artist; therefore, she already revised by herself and taught other women how to play the ancient gong songs such as: đi đường (travelling), bông trắng (the white flowers), bông vàng (the yellow flowers), bến rậm (crowded harbor), and sông bờ (the bank river). The Group also invited good artisans in other places to come and teach them more.
The members of Women's Group 10, Thinh Lang
Ward (Hoa Binh City) practiced the ancient gong songs.
Up to now, the gong team of Group 10 is
the first volunteer gong group set up and operating in the area of Thinh Lang
Ward. The space of gong culture is not only a priceless inheritance but also
the pride closely related to the lives of many generations of Muong ethnic
people. In order not to be extinct, the gong culture needs preserving by the
owners' consciousness to produce and possess this invaluable heritage. It is
also the responsibility determined by the local people in Group 10.
Not only performing at all the events of the
Group, Ward, the gong team of Group 10 in Thinh Lang Ward has also participated in the important events of
Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh Province for over the past 5 years and has been highly
evaluated. For example, at the 120th anniversary of the foundation of Hoa Binh
city, the Provincial Sports and Physical Training Festival, etc. These deep
impressions of those great events which are known to friends all over the
country have the contribution of those simple persons but being aware of the
importance of keeping the beauty of traditional culture.
"From the day we got the gong set,
the women are very excited. Although we are busy, we can also arrange the time,
the family’s work to gather in the culture house to participate in training. In
the important occasions, we are willing to cheer and support by the gong
sounds. Preserving the national culture identity is the joy and pride of the
women and the local people of the Group 10. "- Ms. Nguyen Thi Xanh, a
member of the Women Association of Group 10 delightedly shared.
Pong ... ... peeng ... pong ... Muong gong
melody is still resonating in the heart of the city despite the excitement of
modern life. The sound of the traditional melody seems to make people more
joyful and funny.
A great national solidarity festival was held in Ngai hamlet, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district, on November 8. Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province Bui Van Khanh, and Colonel Trinh Duc Thiem, Commander of the provincial Military Command, attended the event.
A great national unity festival was held in Cau Son hamlet in Nhuan Trach commune of Luong Son district on November 10.
The organising board for the Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week 2024 has officially released its press statement.
The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province held a press conference on November 5 to announce the details of its upcoming 2024 Culture-Tourism Week.
The ancient Muong area of Muong Dong – Kim Boi is experiencing a cultural resurgence, becoming a popular source of spiritual enrichment and drawing locals from walks of life.
On November 3rd, the residential area, sub-zone 1, Mai Chau town (Mai Chau) organized the Great National Solidarity and the Culture Festival between the local people and the armed forces. There was the attendance of Colonel Do Thanh Binh, the Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the Director of the Provincial Public Security; the leaders from the appropriate departments and branches of the province and Mai Chau district. This is the residential area chosen to host the Great Solidarity Festival in the district in 2024.
