The programme titled ‘Colours of Japan – Experience of green tourism’ will be aired at 3:20pm every Friday on VTV3, of Vietnam Television (VTV), from November 23.
The press conference
on the programme.
The five-episode programme is jointly produced by the VTV
and the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), aiming to celebrate the 45th
anniversary of the establishment of ties between Vietnam and Japan.
The programme will introduce Vietnamese audiences to nature
and clean energy as well as self-contained production processes addressing
environmental protection and sustainable development in Japan.
The programme was divided into five episodes titled
‘Experience of catching octopus in Kanagawa province’, ‘Experience of making
traditional pottery in Nagasaki’, ‘Experience of cooking in Nouhaku’, ‘Experience
of fishing net pulling in Wakayama’, and ‘Experience of Onsen bathing in Oita’.
The two characters involved in the experience are editor Le
Bao An and actress Le Chi, who visited Japan for the first time. They get
closer to Japanese culture and help Vietnamese audiences to know more about the
nature and the simple life of Japanese people.
The previous series of ‘Colours of Japan’ were
broadcast in 2016, 2017 and January 2018.
Source: NDO
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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