(HBO) - The Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism opened a new display hall, themed "Typical cultural heritages of the Muong ethnic minority group in Hoa Binh" at the provincial museum to mark the Vietnam Heritage Day (November 23). The opening ceremony on November 23 was attended by Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, leaders of provincial departments and agencies, as well as more than 100 teachers and students of the Ly Tu Trong Junior High School.
Delegates and students visit the display hall.
The opening speech of a
top official of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism highlighted
the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Hoa Binh, which serves as a resource
for socio-economic development in the cause of reform and international
integration.
The official said the
Muong ethnic cultural heritage has left deep imprints on many aspects of local
society, including stilt houses, costumes, cuisine, historical relics,
antiques, customs, festivals, religions and beliefs, language, music, and
performing arts. The Muong people are proud to be the cradle of the famous Hoa
Binh cuture.
On display at the hall are
nearly 200 documents and original artifacts, such as bronze drums, gongs, and
ancient pottery found in Muong tombs. Especially, for the first time, visitors had
a chance to explore the special value of the Mo Muong, which is recognised as an
item in the national intangible cultural heritage.
The display is meant to be
a step to implement the Party's Resolution on developing an advanced Vietnamese
culture imbued with national characteristics, while honoring and promoting the
Muong ethnic culture in the Vietnamese community of ethnic groups, and
educating the public, especially younger generations, on cultural traditions.
Once a vibrant part of the daily life for the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province, traditional Muong singing styles such as "thuong rang bo meng” and "hat dup giao duyen” had faded over time. Today, local authorities and communities are working to restore and celebrate this cultural art form, recognising its value in preserving the group’s heritage.
Gau Tao Festival, one of the most important traditional festivals of the Mong ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district was held at the Pa Co stadium in Pa Co commune on January 11.
The ancient stone engravings dating back thousands of years in Suoi Co valley in My Thanh commune, Lac Son district, used to astonished domestic archaeologists. What their meaning is and what message they convey are the questions to which scientists are seeking answers.
Preserving and promoting unique cultural identities of ethnic communities in Hoa Binh province is considered a crucial task amid in the international integration trend.
More than just a cultural and historical attraction, the Muong Cultural Heritage Museum is playing a vital role in fostering sustainable tourism in the Northwestern region of Vietnam, particularly in Hoa Binh province. It stands as a model for the emerging trend of "responsible tourism," cleverly blending the preservation of cultural heritage with community economic development, raising awareness of Muong ethnic cultural values while promoting green tourism and sustainable growth.
The provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 24 organised a conference to report on the results of collecting, researching, restoring, and preserving "Bi doi”, a musical instrument of the airophonic family and a traditional instrument of the Muong ethnic people in Da Bac district.
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