Love for cultural roots and homeland identity is naturally nurtured in the younger generation here.
The De Xu Phinh Ethnic Boarding Primary and Secondary School, located in De Xu Phinh village, Pung Luong commune, Lao Cai province, has over 600 students, the majority of whom are H'Mong ethnic minority.
According to Principal Luong Thi Hong Hanh, besides being famous for its beautiful scenery, De Xu Phinh village also possesses unique cultural features of the H'Mong ethnic group, including traditional embroidery, the art of playing the khene (a type of bamboo flute), folk dances, and festivals. Therefore, the school chose to build a " Tourism School" model to preserve and promote these values.
Based on that vision, on October 15, 2020, the "Mountain Flower" club was officially established with the initial goal of attracting students' interest in traditional embroidery, helping them to be aware of preserving the distinctive patterns and motifs of the H'Mông ethnic group.
For the people here, embroidery is not only a way to beautify their clothing but also a way to express their skill, diligence, and love for traditional culture through each stitch. The patterns on their dresses and blouses often depict mountains, forests, plants, working life, and their beliefs about happiness and peace.
As someone who directly teaches the craft to her students, teacher Sung Thi Cho said that after more than 5 years of operation, from the initial 5 students, the "Mountain Flower" club now has 81 members.
During the program, the students learn to embroider traditional patterns, make Hlua hangers, bags, bracelets, pine flower paintings, and many other products that reflect the rich cultural identity. According to Ms. Sung Thi Cho, the most valuable thing is that today's students are still enthusiastic about traditional crafts amidst the many changes of modern life.
Ms. Sung Thi Cho shared: “Through the club's activities, the value of the traditional embroidery craft of the H'Mong ethnic group is more clearly disseminated. The products made by the students themselves have become souvenirs with a strong local identity, and are very popular with tourists.”
Not only teachers, but many parents in the village were also encouraged to participate in guiding students in embroidery, passing on the skills and meanings of each traditional pattern. These mothers and grandmothers have become special "teachers" in the journey of preserving the craft for the younger generation.
As an active member of the "Mountain Flower" club, Hang Thi Senh shared that she is very excited to participate in learning the embroidery craft of the H'Mong ethnic group.
“When I joined the club, the teachers and mothers guided me in making brocade products with many different patterns. I understood the meaning of each pattern better, so I loved my ethnic culture even more. My greatest wish is that the traditional craft of my ethnic group will continue to be preserved in the future…,” Sênh confided.
Besides the "Mountain Flower" club, De Xu Phinh Ethnic Boarding Primary and Secondary School also has a "Khèn-Khăn" club with over 200 members.
Here, students learn traditional H'Mong dances and dances performed with the khene (a type of bamboo flute) and scarf. The lively sounds of the khene and the graceful dances help them understand more about their ethnic culture, contributing to the preservation of cultural traditions that are gradually fading away in the face of modern life.
The school also established a "Junior Tour Guide" club to train students in communication, presentation skills, and introducing local culture to tourists.
Through these activities, many students in mountainous areas have become more confident and assertive when interacting with domestic and foreign tourists. The "Tourism School" model is therefore proving increasingly effective.
Over the past five years, the school has welcomed more than 200 groups with over 1,000 domestic and international visitors for tours and exchanges.
Many international delegations from countries such as Japan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, and South Africa have visited the school to learn about and research the traditional culture of the local ethnic groups. The school's space also reflects the rich culture of the highlands with displays of brocade products, traditional musical instruments, paintings, and many traditional household items of the H'Mông people.
These heartwarming images contribute to the unique character of the school in the mountainous region of De Xu Phinh. Each time they welcome guests, the students become young "cultural ambassadors," enthusiastically introducing their homeland, its people, and the beauty of Vietnamese culture to their international friends.
The "Tourism School" model has been maintained and developed over the years thanks to the support of local Party committees and authorities, along with the persistent efforts of teachers in responding to the "Skilled Mass Mobilization" emulation movement.
In addition to teaching, the teachers persistently visited each family to promote and encourage parents to create opportunities for their children to participate in school clubs. This close collaboration between the school, families, and the local community has helped make the preservation of traditional culture a shared awareness throughout the community.
The approach taken by the teachers and students of De Xu Phinh school is contributing to fostering a love for traditional culture among students, while simultaneously building an educational environment connected to local culture.
This also concretizes the spirit of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW (dated January 7, 2026) of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture, which emphasizes the role of the younger generation in preserving and spreading national cultural values.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/giu-gin-lan-toa-tinh-yeu-van-hoa-dan-toc-post964399.html
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