Over the past years, the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has kept fostering the holistic development of its citizens, with priority to moral virtue, brainpower, physical fitness, and aesthetics.
Lac Sy commune preschool in Yen Thuy district pays attention to integrating
cultural preservation into educational environment
Educating traditional values for young generation
Attention has been paid to all-round education from early school years. In the
remote Lac Sy commune of Yen Thuy district, Lac Sy preschool has successfully
launched a model on building an educational environment linked with local cultural
preservation. Walking through the school campus, visitors can explore a
traditional cultural corner featuring a stilt house and everyday items of the
Muong people, including looms, traditional attire, and culinary artifacts.
Teachers have curated educational content using large storybooks of folklore,
such as The Legend of the Stilt House, Ong Dung Ba Doang, and De Dat De Nuoc,
which enrich the learning experience for young children. Moreover, play areas
filled with traditional Muong games like bamboo dancing and stilt walking
encourage physical activity while connecting children with their cultural
roots. Every Monday and during festivals, students dress in Muong traditional
attire, with the school achieving 100% participation.
Nguyen
Quang Minh, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Education and
Training, said these initiatives align with Hoa Binh’s goal of bringing local
history and culture closer to the youth. The local education sector has been
following national guidelines to integrate local cultural education
effectively.
Building a vibrant cultural environment
Alongside
nurturing individuals, Hoa Binh also focuses on creating a vibrant cultural
environment, a responsibility embraced by local authorities as a long-term
mission.
In 2023,
around 88.3% of households were recognised as "Cultural Families,"
and nearly all villages and communities reached the "Cultural
Community" standard. Additionally, about 92.8% of agencies and businesses
met cultural standards. These statistics reflect the commitment to upholding
Hoa Binh's cherished values of love, community spirit, and shared
responsibility for local development.
The
province celebrates key events such as International Day of Happiness (March
20), Vietnamese Family Day (June 28), and the National Action Month for Gender
Equality. Furthermore, regular workshops on family ethics, sustainable family
development clubs, and initiatives against domestic violence help reinforce
community bonds and foster positive values across generations./.
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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