(HBO) - The provincial museum has the functions of researching, collecting, preserving and displaying the cultural heritage of ethnic groups in Hoa Binh province.
It is
also tasked with protecting, managing, restoring and promoting the value of
historical and scenic sites in the locality.
Residents
in Trung Thanh commune visit the showroom on the Muong Diem
revolutionary base in Trung Thanh commune (Da Bac district).
In the first six months of 2020, the
provincial museum hosted successfully two exhibitions to celebrate the
locality’s major holidays and political events, one on the theme "Tu hao
90 nam truyen thong ve vang cua Dang Cong San Viet Nam” (The 90-year glorious
tradition of the Communist Party of Vietnam) and the other on "Chu tich Ho
Chi Minh – Lanh tu thien tai của Dang va Nhan dan ta” (President Ho Chi Minh - The
genius leader of Vietnamese Party and people).
It
also opened a showroom on the Muong Diem revolutionary base in Trung Thanh
commune (Da Bac district).
The provincial museum completed records of 41 relics and artifacts handed
over and donated by organisations and individuals from 2015 to 2019 and submitted
to relevant authorities proposals for the recognition of public
ownership of two ancient bronze drums and the establishment of a property
valuation council for the artifacts.The
museum also conducted the restoration of the two drums, which are coded Drum Yen
Bong 1-HB 3681 and Drum No. 7 (A5-F12 - HB 3720), ensuring the technical and
aesthetic properties of the artifacts to serve the preservation and exhibition
work.
At the same time, the museum also completed the scientific dossier of the Dinh
Bang relic site in Lac Son district’s Ngoc Lau commune; and conducted studies
for compiling scientific dossiers of the Hoang Cung Nuoc Ngoc Cave in Nanh Nghe
commune, and the Song Cave in Vay Nua commune in Da Bac district.
It submitted
dossiers to the provincial People's Committee for granting historical
and cultural reliccertificationsforthe Khenh communal house in Lac Son district’s Van Son commune (Lac
Son); the relic of Nhan dan Newspaper’s A2 office in Luong Son district’s Lam
Son commune, and the Ba Bi communal house in Kim Boi district’s Hung Son
commune./.
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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