(HBO) – Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province Bui Van Khanh joined a great national unity festival with people in Mon village, Phuc Tien commune of Ky Son district, on the occasion of the 88th traditional day of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (November 18, 1930 - 2018).
Mon village
is home to 99 households with 406 people, 98 percent of whom belong to the Muong
ethnic group. The population live in three residential clusters along the road
connecting Phuc Tien and Phu Minh communes.
Under the
leadership of the local Party committee, the VFF chapter in the village has
joined hands with local authorities, organisations and local people to efficiently
perform their tasks in socio-economic development, defence-security and the
campaign on building new-style rural areas and civilised urban areas in 2018.
Accordingly,
the poverty rate of the village stood at only 4 percent (4 out of 99 families) and
there is no family living just above the poverty line. The average income per
capita in the area is estimated at 30 million VND (nearly 1,300 USD) per annum,
an increase by 2 million VND from last year.
About 95
percent of the families received dissemination on policies and regulations,
while all households are connected to the national power grid. Around 90
percent of local roads were concretised, facilitating transport and economic
growth of the residential areas.
As a result
of the campaign on building new-style rural areas and civilised urban areas in
2018, 95 percent of local households earned the title "Cultural Family”, and
Mon village was recognised as a Cultural Residential Area.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh
presents gifts to Mon village in Phuc Tien commune.
Local families sign emulation commitments in 2019.
In
2019, Mon village sets itself the targets to win the title of Cultural
Residential Area for another year, as well as keep the ratio of cultural
families at 95 percent and raise average per capita income to 32 million VND
(1,370 USD).
On
the occasion, Phuc Tien commune presented the certificate of Cultural Family
for Three Consecutive Years to 49 families and the certificate of Cultural
Residential Area to Mon village./.
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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