via Bao Hoa Binh, 25 July 2024: Hoa Binh Province is dedicated to preserving the Muong gong cultural heritage, a vital aspect of the Muong people’s spiritual and daily life. With over 9,960 gongs, festivals, and educational initiatives, the province celebrates and promotes this unique cultural practice recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Muong gongs are performed in major festivals in the province and localities. The Khai ha (going down to the field) festival of Muong people in Hoa Binh in 2024 held in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Dung in Vinh Dong commune (Kim Boi district) said since childhood, she has heard the sound of gongs during holidays, Tet, and festivals in the Muong village.
On every holiday and New Year festival, the sound of gongs seems to urge people far away from their homes, no matter where they are, to return to reunite with their families and neighbours, she said.
Source: Hoa Binh moves to preserve cultural, artistic values of Muong gongs
