The International Dance Festival 2017 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on September 16, drawing the participation of about 300 domestic and foreign artists.
The festival gathered
about 15 dance troupes from 14 countries, including Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar,
the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Colombia, Singapore, Egypt, Japan,
Indonesia, China, Bangladesh, Russia, Malaysia and host Vietnam.
The artists will stage dances lasting from 20 to 40 minutes that
will be judged on artistic merit.
As many as 200 artists from nine Vietnamese troupes participated
in the event. They were from the Vietnam Dance College, Vietnam National Ballet
and Opera, Military Culture and Arts College, southern-based Sao Bien Folk
Dance and Sing Theatre and provincial troupes from Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Hoa
Binh, Son La and Tuyen Quang.
The festival was designed to bolster Vietnam’s culture and art
cooperation with other countries, offering a chance to promote the country’s
images, people and culture to international friends.
It was also viewed as an opportunity for Vietnamese dancers to meet
and learn from experiences of other artists. The festival will run until
September 22.
Source: VOV
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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