On February 9, at Hoa Binh Conference Center, the Provincial Literature and Arts Association organized the 23rd Vietnam Poetry Day in 2025 with the theme "The bright land of Poetry”. The event has attracted the participation of many artists, artisans, poetry clubs and poetry lovers in the province, along with other artists from Hoa Binh who are living and composing outside the province and the representatives of some Central Professional Associations from Hanoi.
The artists performing the musical works set to music from the poems at the program.
On the night of the Full Moon Festival in January, the year of Mau Ty in 1948, on a working trip, the President Ho Chi Minh was inspired to read the poem Nguyen Tieu in Chinese characters. Also from the poem Nguyen Tieu, since 2003, the Full Moon Festival in January has become Vietnam Poetry Day and it is celebrated in all localities across the country.
At the 20th Vietnam Poetry Day in 2025 organized by the Provincial Literature and Arts Association, many outstanding works were performed through the form of poetry recitation, poetry reading, poetry - music exchange, with the content praising the homeland, the country, the Party, Uncle Ho, the love between couples, family affection and humanistic values in life. The poetry space was solemnly decorated, imbued with the breath of Hoa Binh culture with the characteristics of Muong poetry, folk poetry and contemporary works.
In addition, the program is also a place to meet, exchange and connect between the generations of poets, from veteran authors to young writers, to share their creative journey and inspiring stories from the real life.
Vietnam Poetry Day 2025 in Hoa Binh is not only an occasion to honor the poetic works, but it is also to inspire the creativity for writers, poets and artists. The new works released in 2025 will continue to contribute to enriching people's spiritual life and encouraging the development of Hoa Binh homeland.
The clothing of women reflects the culture of the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong ethnic groups in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
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.
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