(HBO) - In recent years, the massive culture movement in Kim Boi Commune (Kim Boi) has developed widely and attracted many people to participate in the artistic culture teams. This has contributed to the preservation and development of the advanced culture, fulfilled national identity and demand satisfaction of enjoying the culture and arts of the local people.
The artistic culture team of Kim Boi Commune
is participating in Kim Boi district Propaganda Festival in 2018.
Mr. Bui Van Duong, the commune cultural staff
added: At present, 100% villages have artistic culture teams, each team has
from 20 to 30 members. Besides being supported 2 million VND per year, the
artistic culture teams are supported from the source of socialization and
voluntary contribution of funds, purchase of audio equipment, costumes to serve
the political tasks and needs of enjoying the culture and art from the local
people. Each art team has its strengths and most of the performances are
traditional ethnic songs and dances. Especially, during the occasion of
organizing the Great People’ Unity Day in 2017, Suoi Con village was given the Muong gong set by the district to provide
performances and contributing to the preservation and teaching of the young
generation how to beat the Muong gongs. In addition, on the holidays, Tet
occasion, anniversaries, the commune organizes arts and cultural exchanges with
full participation of the artistic teams in the commune. Besides, in the social
activities or meetings of the Unions or organizations, there have always been
the welcome art performances of those women as well as team members of the
village teams. This helps the artists have the opportunity to perform, exchange
and learn more experiences, contributing to improving the spiritual life,
creating conditions for people to enjoy cultural values after the hard
working days.
The movement of massive culture performances in Kim Boi commune has become more and
more widespread, contributing to improving the cultural and spiritual life of
the locala people. It is also considered as the link to tighten the spirit of
the villagers, uniting to develop economy and new rural area construction.
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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