(HBO) - Over the past years, the movement of physical training and sports in Bao Hieu commune (Yen Thuy) has strongly developed and they won high rankings at the tournaments organized by the district. The strong sports such as soccer, volleyball, badminton and so on have maintained to provide the district with an average of 5-6 athletes each year to participate in the teams fostering and attending the tournaments organized by the province.
Bao Hieu Badminton
Club (Yen Thuy) organizes training, competing every afternoon.
The percentage of people regularly practicing
physical exercises and sports in the commune is nearly 50%. Choosing the right
sports depends on the age and gender. Soft volleyball is a sport attracting a
large number of people to practice every day because everyone can play it
without requiring high technology.
In order to widely promote the movement of
mass sports in the commune, making it in order, every year the commune directs
the appropriate departments, branches and unions to coordinate to organize 3-4
tournaments on major holidays. They have been maintaining exchanges and
competitions between branches and the neighboring localities to rub and improve
professional qualifications. The previous generations often share experiences,
competitive psychology and tactics exercises. In addition, the commune has been
paying attention to deducting funds to repair and upgrade the yard system to
meet the people's training needs in the area. According to the statistics,
there are 6 badminton courts, 20 volleyball courts, 5 soccer fields in the
whole commune.
Since the beginning of the year, due to the
influence of Covid-19 epidemic, the commune has temporarily postponed sports
competitions in order to take measures to prevent and control the epidemics. In
the coming time, the Party committees and the commune authorities will
encourage the people to actively practice physical exercises to improve their
health, paying attention to developing strong sports. The commune will allocate
funding to purchase equipment for training and competing. Thereby, it helps
create a vibrant emulation atmosphere in the residential community, promoting
the socio-economic development. At the same time, it helps select and foster
athletes for the commune and district to participate in competitions hosted in
the province and in the region.
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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