(HBO) - The Library of Hoa Binh province has deployed a number of multi-media mobile library trucks to bring knowledge to people in remote and far-flung areas, local schools, aiming to promoting reading culture in the community.
Children in Pa Co
commune, Mai Chau district, are reading their favorite books, within the
light-of-knowledge programme held by the Provincial Library.
The Multi-media Mobile Library project has been implemented
by the Provincial Library since 2018 under the auspices of the Department of Library
under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Vingroup. Trucks, books,
computers, projectors, TVs, tables, chairs, and other supporting devices are
donated by Thien Tam Charity Foundation.
The model has proven effective, meeting the needs of
reading books and information searching among local residents, especially in disadvantaged
areas, who can now have free access to books and technology.
Between 35 and 40 multimedia mobile library trucks are
deployed to various localities and schools in the province. Each trip takes up
to three days. In every destination, librarians instruct readers using the
mobile library items, at the same time organise games or contests about books, authors,
etc, thus attracting readers’ interest and encouraging the reading habit
ultimately.
The Multimedia Mobile Library project has helped bring
academic and recreational knowledge and skills to readers. Being offered with
internet-connected computers and other multimedia items, people have better
access to technologies, entertaining activities and information searching, thus
serving their work, and raising their sense of citizens’ responsibility and
awareness of observing the State laws and regulations.
There is a huge need for reading books and newspapers
among people in disadvantaged areas. The project has not only brought books,
newspapers and technology to people in disadvantaged areas, but also promoting the
reading culture in the community.
In the coming time, the Provincial Library continues
to add more books and launch more mobile library trucks to disadvantaged areas./.
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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