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| Pay attention to and support the work of preserving traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities in Dam Rong district. |
The lives of the people here are still full of difficulties. But among the simple stilt houses, among the laughter of children by the stream, by the golden rice fields, and mulberry fields, somewhere still resonates the sound of gongs echoing through the mountains and forests. It is not only the sound of the festival, but also the breath of a cultural life rich in identity.
From filial piety ceremonies, engagement ceremonies, crop praying ceremonies, water wharf worship ceremonies to harvest ceremonies, new rice celebrations..., each ceremony is an opportunity for the community to gather, for the gong sounds to blend with the resounding sinus rhythm, for the prayers of artisan Da Cat Tu, village elder Cil Nu to be like prayers sent to heaven and earth. The festival is not only a spiritual ritual, but also a school of memories, where the younger generation is taught about their roots, about the morality of drinking water and remembering its source, about the traditional cultural roots of their grandparents and ancestors.
In Da Long commune, women still work diligently at their weaving looms, preserving each traditional brocade pattern. Each piece of fabric, each pattern is a fairy tale told through thread, an irreplaceable beauty in ethnic identity.
In Da Tong commune, the men, especially the old man Ntor Bang, despite their advanced age, still maintain the traditional weaving craft with their skillful hands and a heart that loves culture. The baskets, trays, winnowing baskets… that the old man meticulously creates from bamboo and rattan fibers are not only for use, but also tell the story of the technique, patience, and pure, simple soul of the mountain people.
Village elder Cil Neu - who seems to bring the breath of the great forest into each gong beat, confided: "Gongs are the flesh and blood, the soul of the village. As long as we can still hear the sound of gongs, we can still feel that our village is still alive."
Not only are there experienced artisans and dedicated village elders, but the younger generation is also following in the footsteps of preserving the heritage. Ms. Bon Jrang K'Sinh, a M'Nong woman in Da Tong commune, has a gentle yet energetic appearance. She is the leader leading the passionate young girls in each xoang dance. In traditional brocade costumes accompanied by very simple props, close to daily life, these dances are not only art, but also an affirmation: traditional culture is still alive in the hearts of the younger generation in the villages.
In Da Tong and Da M'Rong communes, many gong groups and clubs were established, becoming places to connect the community, where the gong sound is not lost, but continues to be resounded through every festival night and every village ceremony.
And so, the lives of the people here are still peaceful along the Krong No River, in the middle of the windy wilderness. With love for their homeland, national pride and perseverance, they have been preserving, conserving and passing on precious cultural values every day as an indispensable part of the cultural identity of the Vietnamese people.
Source: https://baolamdong.vn/van-hoa-nghe-thuat/202506/giu-hon-van-hoa-ben-dong-krong-no-9ab1611/
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