Lac Thinh commune, Yen Thuy district, is home to 1,635 households, of which 82% are ethnic minorities, mainly Muong people. In recent years, the commune has prioritised to developing cultural clubs, aiming to both enrich the community's spiritual life and preserve traditional cultural values.
Artist Quach Thi Kieu (left) guides and teaches Muong gong playing techniques to club members.
With the view that "people stay alive when their culture
stay alive,the local authorities have paid heed to preserving and promoting
the Muong folk cultural identity. In this spirit, the Women's Union of Lac
Thinh commune has encouraged residents to wear traditional Muong attire during
festivals and community events. They also established two cultural preservation
clubs in Trac and Dinh Van hamlets.
With 31 members when founded in 2021, the Trac hamlet club now has 49,
including both male and female artisans. It maintains practices of traditional
Muong music, dance, and cultural performances every Saturday and Sunday. These
activities have garnered attention from professional units at district and
provincial levels. The club has been invited to participate in numerous
cultural exchanges and festivals, including performances for Vietnam's national
television.
Quach Thi Kieu, head of the Trac hamlet club, explained that members are taught
to play traditional Muong instruments, sing folk songs, and perform Muong
dances. The club also holds workshops on traditional brocade weaving and the
significance of traditional Muong clothing.
In November 2022, recognising the success of the Trac hamlet club, the communal
Women's Union established anotherclub in Dinh Van hamlet, with 45
members. The club has been actively involved in local cultural exchanges,
festivals, and workshops, helping to preserve and promote Muog traditions.
The establishment and development of the club model are of significance in
preserving and promoting the cultural heritage value, thus creating best
possible conditions for ethnic people to directly engage in protection and
promotion as well as enjoy results of these activities. foster a sense of
community, ensuring that cultural traditions are passed down to future
generations.
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.
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