HBO – A public art competition was held in Ky Son district, the northern province of Hoa Binh on June 29 with the participation of over 200 artists of 10 teams from communes and towns across the district.
The
artists performed more than 40 songs and dances praising the Party, Uncle Ho,
the love for the country, and the nation’s heroic resistance wars.
The organising board valued the quality of the
performances this year, saying most of the teams paid more attention to
costumes, props and contents.
Outstanding performances included "Dem trang
chien truong” (a moon night in the battlefield), "Duyen dang Viet Nam”
(charming Vietnam), "Nguoi la niem tin tat thang” (You are the victory trust),
"Me Viet Nam anh hung” (Vietnamese heroic mothers), and "Tau Chieng Muong” (Gong
performance of Muong ethnic minority group), among others.
The organising board presented five A prizes,
ten B prizes and
15 Cprizes for the excellent performances.
The first prize went to the team from Ky Son
town while two second prizes were awarded to Mong Hoa and Dan Ha communes’
teams, and four third prizes to the teams from Hop Thinh, Phu Minh, Yen Quang
and Hop Thanh communes.
"Tau Chieng Muong” (Gong performance of Muong ethnic
minority group) by the team from Mong Hoa commune.
Hong Ngoc
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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