Hanoi will organise a dragon boat racing festival for the first time on February 24, the capital city’s authorities have announced.
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A boat
racing festival
The event is expected to draw 400 athletes from 27 teams from
Hanoi and neighbouring provinces of Hai Duong, Hung Yen and Thai Nguyen.
They will compete in different men’s, women’s and mixed
categories in the capital city’s West Lake.
Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports To Van
Dong said boat racing is growing popular in many ASEAN member countries, so
the city plans to invite their athletes to take part in the next festivals if
the first is held successfully.
Hanoi is striving to build the West Lake to into a key tourism
area with the dragon boat racing festival as one of the most attractive
activities, he added.
A music show will be held on the sidelines of the event to build
up excitement.
Before the competition takes place, athletes of the boat racing
and some other water sports will join a bike parade along the West Lake.
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Source: NDO
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.
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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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