The echoes of Bom Bo squirrels

In late May, we visited the Soc Bom Bo National Historical Site, located in Bom Bo commune, Dong Nai city. This site is closely associated with the S'tieng ethnic group's resistance war against the US, famous for the image of pounding rice to feed the troops, recreated in the song "The Sound of the Pestle in Soc Bom Bo" by composer Xuan Hong.

Soc Bom Bo National Historical Monument

Currently, the Soc Bom Bo historical site has been extensively developed with many facilities such as a traditional house, a gong culture space, a recreation area of ​​the S'tieng ethnic group's life, and other facilities serving community tourism. It is not only a significant site for educating about revolutionary traditions but also an attractive destination for tourists seeking to learn about the indigenous culture of the Southeast region.

The rice pounding mortar made from tree trunks was an invention of the people of Soc Bom Bo to feed the troops during the months of the resistance war against the US to save the country.

The gong set is a sacred cultural heritage of the S'tieng people.

Tourists from Ho Chi Minh City visit and experience the Soc Bom Bo National Historical Site.

The unique musical instruments of the S'tieng people

An ancient set of stone musical instruments, dating back thousands of years, is on display at the historical site.

Tourism students from Ho Chi Minh City visited and experienced the culture of Bom Bo squirrels.

The ceremonial pole and gong set in the culture of the S'tieng people.

The 20-ton stone xylophone, consisting of 20 giant stone slabs, has set a Vietnamese record.

Tourists admire the stone xylophone.

The set of bronze and tin gongs consists of 12 pieces with a total weight of over 3.5 tons.

Tourists come to experience it.

A 20-ton stone xylophone set, along with two restored stone xylophone sets, were donated by artisan Truong Dinh Chieu.

The gong set is the pride of this community.

In recent years, the locality has focused on preserving traditional cultural values ​​in conjunction with developing eco-tourism and experiential tourism. Gong festivals, rice pounding demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine are regularly organized, contributing to promoting the image of Soc Bom Bo to domestic and international tourists.

PHU NGAN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/am-vang-soc-bom-bo-post854997.html