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| Showing concern for and supporting the preservation of traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities in Dam Rong district. |
The lives of the people here are still full of hardships. But amidst the simple stilt houses, the laughter of children by the stream, beside the golden rice fields and mulberry plantations, somewhere the sound of gongs and drums still resonates through the mountains and forests. It's not just the sound of a festival, but also the breath of a rich and distinctive cultural life.
From filial piety ceremonies, engagement ceremonies, harvest prayers, water-worshiping ceremonies to harvest festivals and celebrations of the new rice crop, each ritual is an opportunity for the community to gather, for the sound of gongs to blend with the rhythmic drumming, and for the prayers of artisans Da Cat Tu and village elders Cil Neu to be offered to heaven and earth. Festivals are not only spiritual rituals but also schools of memory, where the younger generation is taught about their roots, about the principle of remembering one's origins, and about the cultural roots of their grandparents and ancestors.
In Da Long commune, women still diligently work at their looms, preserving each traditional brocade pattern. Each piece of fabric, each pattern, tells a fairy tale through threads, an irreplaceable beauty in the ethnic identity.
In Da Tong commune, the men, especially the elderly Ntor Bang, despite their advanced age, still preserve the traditional craft of weaving with skillful hands and a heart full of love for their culture. The baskets, trays, and winnowing baskets meticulously crafted by the old man from bamboo strips and rattan fibers are not only for practical use but also tell the story of the techniques, patience, and pure, simple spirit of the mountain people.
Elder Cil Nếu, who seems to breathe the very essence of the forest into every beat of the gongs, confided: "Gongs are the blood and flesh, the soul of our village. As long as we can still hear the sound of gongs, we can still feel that our village is alive."
Not only are seasoned artisans and dedicated village elders preserving this heritage, but the younger generation is also following in their footsteps. Bon Jrang K'Sinh, a M'Nong woman from Da Tong commune, possesses a gentle yet energetic demeanor. She is a leading figure, guiding young women in their passionate Xoang dances. In their traditional brocade costumes, accompanied by simple props familiar to everyday life, these dances are not only art but also a testament: traditional culture remains vibrant in the hearts of the younger generation in the villages.
In the communes of Da Tong and Da M'Rong, many gong-playing groups and clubs have been established, becoming places that unite the community, where the sound of gongs does not fade away, but continues to resonate through every festival night and village ceremony.
And so, the lives of the people here remain peaceful beside the Krông Nô River, amidst the vast, windswept mountains. With love for their homeland, national pride, and perseverance, they have been, day by day, preserving, protecting, and passing on precious cultural values as an indispensable part of the Vietnamese national cultural identity.
Source: https://baolamdong.vn/van-hoa-nghe-thuat/202506/giu-hon-van-hoa-ben-dong-krong-no-9ab1611/
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