(HBO) – Thanks to the support from central and local authorities, communes in Hoa Binh province have continued mobilising and spending resources on cultural development so as to improve rural residents’ living standards.
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Vinh commune of Luong Son district has been equipped with a large stadium which
has met local residents’ demand.
In the first nine months of 2021, communes
completed financial documents for 235 cultural works whose construction started
in 2020, including six communal cultural centres, seven communal stadiums, and
222 cultural and sports centres of hamlets.
So far, 75 of the 129 communes in Hoa Binh have
met Criterion No. 6 on cultural infrastructure in the national target programme
on new-style rural area building.
Besides, to satisfy Criterion No. 16 on culture,
local communes have been working to promote the building of civilised families
and villages, thereby greatly contributing to the movement that calls on all
people to stay united to develop a civilised lifestyle and build new-style
countryside. Their efforts have also helped improve many social aspects in
rural areas.
As a result, 116 of the 129 communes in the
province have met Criterion No. 16 on culture./.
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.
Authorities and residents of Chieng Chau commune, Mai Chau district, are making efforts to preserve and promote the historical value of a centuries-old gold apple tree (scientifically known as diospyros decandra lour), which has been recognised as a national heritage tree.
Hoa Binh is home to two types of Dong Son drums: Heger I and Heger II. These drums date back from the 4th century BC to the 5th century AD.
Mo is a term referring to a profession and cultural heritage which integrates folk beliefs with folk culture and arts. Practiced at funerals and religious rituals by the Muong ethnic people, it aims to provide spiritual comfort during significant life events such as illness and death.
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