The Japan Cultural Day in Quang Nam and the 16th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange will take place in Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam from August 17-19.
Visitors tour Hoi An ancient city of Quang Nam
province (Photo: VNA)
As part of activities
marking the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations
(1973-2018), the events will be jointly organised by the provincial People’s
Committee, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, agencies, organisations and
businesses in Quang Nam and Japan.
The opening ceremony of these two events at 8pm on August 17 will feature
attractive art performances staged by Quang Nam and Japanese artists.
There will be a wide range of cultural activities such as the re-enactment of
the wedding of Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese businessman Araki Soaro at Hoi An
port and the debut of the Goodwill Ambassador of the 16th Hoi An-Japan Cultural
Exchange Ueno Yuuka.
A photo exhibition entitled "Invaluable heritages” will also be held together
with a boat race, cultural and art exchanges, martial art performances,
handicraft display, and culinary activities.
In addition, the organising board will host a meeting between Japanese
investors, seminars on building and developing smart cities in combination with
environmental protection and Japan’s educational experience, and a Quang
Nam-Japan friendship exchange.
Source: VNA
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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.
Authorities and residents of Chieng Chau commune, Mai Chau district, are making efforts to preserve and promote the historical value of a centuries-old gold apple tree (scientifically known as diospyros decandra lour), which has been recognised as a national heritage tree.
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