Preserving cultural identity in Tan Lac district

12/26/2021 - 11:45:50 AM

(HBO) – Special attention has been paid to the preservation of national cultural identity in Tan Lac district. A number of clubs have been established and promoted the national cultural identity in the area. The number of members joining the clubs is on the rise, ranging from the elderly, women, farmers to teenagers.

A singing club of Gia Mo village, Tan Lac commune performs folk songs and traditional musical instruments at the premiere.

In mid-October, Gia Mo Commune People's Committee held a ceremony to launch the communal singing club which gathers 25 members who are artists and lovers of Muong folk songs.

Bui Van Vuong, chairman of the commune People's Committee, said the intangible cultural heritage of thuong rang, bo meng and dum singing, some types of Muong ethnic people's folk singing, is in danger of disappearing. In addition to maintaining the activities of the village's art teams, the establishment of the club is a playground, a place for people to meet and exchange. It is also a place to keep the traditional values of Muong culture. The Party Committee and local government want the club to develop, attract more members and pass down Muong folk songs to the young generations, helping them understand and love folk songs more.

There are clubs to preserve ethnic cultural identity in Ngoi hamlet - Suoi Hoa commune and a club to preserve cultural identity in Dinh hamlet - Man Duc town which were set up in 2017 and 2019, respectively. Most recently, the club for doi, thuong rang and bo meng singing was formed in Gia Mo commune.

Along with preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group, the clubs maintain joint activities and teach members how to sing folk songs, dum singing, lullabies, and the art of gong beating. The wearing of national costumes in participating in club activities, local cultural and art activities and holidays is also retained by club members. Activities of clubs and art groups in villages engaged in community tourism, including Ngoi hamlet- Suoi Hoa commune, Chien village - Van Son commune, Luy Ai hamlet- Phong Phu commune, Buoi Cai hamlet- Phu commune Cuong also active in promoting unique cultural values to tourists.

The district has established six clubs with the participation of over 100 artisans and people with the same interests, concentrated in Phong Phu, Nhan My and My Hoa communes. The district's specialised unit has cooperated with the core artisans to organise classes to teach Muong folk songs and Muong gongs in communes.

Muong folk songs and Muong gongs are also introduced into the school through the extra-curricular program. More and more people of the young generation are being taught and participating in preserving and promoting Muong cultural values.

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