(HBO) – A music exchange themed "Seas, Islands and Naval Soldiers - Hoa Binh joins effort in building and safeguarding sovereignty over seas, islands of the country” was held at the provincial Cultural Palace recently. Attending the event were member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh; Standing Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Tran Dang Ninh; and Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee Nguyen Van Quang, along with members of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, the provincial People’s Council’s Standing Board, officials of the provincial People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front chapter, departments and agencies. On the side of the Vietnam People’s Navy were Rear Admiral Pham Van Son and Rear Admiral Doan Van Chieu – both are deputy political commissars of the naval force.
The artistic performances staged by art troupes of the naval
force and Hoa Binh province presented to the audience the space of seas and
islands with naval soldiers always firmly holding their weapons, ready to
defend the nation’s sovereignty over seas and islands. The opening item, a
combination of singing and dancing performance titled Sea-My Motherland,
described the peaceful Vietnam with hardworking, peace-loving and friendly
people. Other songs praised the sea and naval soldiers, and the beauty of Muong
villages in the northwest mountainous region, including Ta tu hao di len, oi
Vietnam (We are proud to advance forward, Vietnam), Vuot bien (Crossing the
Sea), Noi ay la Truong Sa (It is Truong Sa), Nam ngoi sao bien (Five Sea
Stars), Di cay tren nui (Go Ploughing on the Mountain), among others.
Leaders of the
provincial Party Committee and Party Committee of the Vietnam People’s Navy
present flowers to the artists at the exchange.
The
performance "Sea - My Motherland" staged by the naval force’s art
troupe.
The music show "Seas, Islands and Naval Soldiers"
was part of a series of activities welcoming the signing of a cooperation
programme on sea and island sovereignty dissemination between the Party
Committees of Hoa Binh province and the Vietnam People’s Navy. It also
contributed to raising public awareness of safeguarding territorial integrity
of seas and islands, inspiring patriotism, and lauding naval soldiers who are
defending the sacred skies and waters of the nation.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.
The Government Office with Document No. 2082/VPCP-KGVX, dated March 29, 2024, sent out the opinion of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha regarding the submission of the "Mo Muong" and "Cheo art" dossiers to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
