"Keeping the cultural flame alive" within each home.

The Tay people of Nghia Do commune preserve their traditional weaving craft.

In Na Khuong village, Nghia Do commune ( Lao Cai province), the simple wooden loom has been with Mrs. Nguyen Thi San for decades. Having been involved in weaving since childhood, she now meticulously teaches her children and grandchildren each stitch and weave pattern. Every sound of the loom, every thread, every floral design is a part of the soul and spirit of the Tay people, continuing to be nurtured.

A person who knows how to preserve the traditions of their nation must first pass them on to their children. I am very proud to have taught my children to weave skillfully. Preserving the craft is also preserving the identity of our nation.
Ms. Nguyen Thi San , Nghia Do commune.

For the Tay people, women must know how to embroider, sew, and weave brocade before getting married. These skills are not only abilities but also a source of pride, representing the cultural essence conveyed through each thread and traditional pattern.

"My mother is an artisan, and she taught me from a young age, so I understand the value of the craft. Now I'm teaching my daughter to continue it, so that the Tay culture doesn't fade away," shared Hoang Thi Sao, Mrs. San's daughter, emotionally.

Thus, through generations and skillful hands, these brocade fabrics have become a living heritage, a clear testament to the continuity of culture within the family.

The simple, rustic melody of the bamboo flute spreads the spirit of preserving the nation's traditional culture.

In Van Ban commune, the sound of the "cuc ke" flute – a traditional musical instrument of the Xa Pho people – still regularly resonates amidst the mountains and forests. For the people here, the flute is not only an artistic sound but also a way for people to converse with nature, a melody of courtship, and a wish for a bountiful harvest.

For many years, Ms. Pham Thi Cuc from Khe Nhoi village has been diligently teaching her children and grandchildren to play the flute. Although the children's flute playing may not be perfect, for her, it is a precious first step.

The children's flute playing isn't great yet, but I'm already feeling encouraged. As long as we love and cherish it, our national identity won't be lost.
Ms. Pham Thi Cuc , Van Ban commune.

The sound of that flute resonates from the heart, inspiring the next generation to love their national culture, even in the smallest things.

The family is where traditional cultural values are preserved and promoted, and it is a crucial environment for shaping, nurturing, and educating human character. Therefore, to maximize the role of the family institution in transmitting the beautiful cultural aspects of each ethnic group to future generations, each family member must regularly pay attention to, care for, and practice the cultural traditions of their ethnic group, such as language, writing; traditional clothing and cuisine; customs and practices; and marriage customs.

Hmong women preserve the craft of sewing and embroidering traditional clothing.

For generations, the Hmong people have always valued their traditional clothing. Whether in life or in death, they must wear this attire. Having learned it from their mothers, they now teach their children and grandchildren so that they too will appreciate their roots.
Ms. Sung Thi Mo , Ta Van commune.

Meanwhile, Vu Seo Seng from Bac Ha commune, who only finished 5th grade, has been learning Hmong flute dance with her father. She says she wants to dance better, learn the traditional Hmong flute pieces to preserve the cultural heritage of the Hmong people. At such a young age, her willingness to learn and continue the tradition is something that moves and inspires hope in everyone.

Each family's attention to performing rituals during festivals and holidays, and participating in community cultural activities, allows the values of truth, goodness, and beauty to be naturally transmitted, contributing to the formation and development of character; preserving and passing on ethnic culture from generation to generation. Many Ha Nhi families in Y Ty have successfully developed community tourism by promoting the beauty of their ethnic culture and transforming their heritage into an asset.

In traditional houses, grandparents and parents prepare traditional dishes and teach handicrafts, while their children and grandchildren film videos and take photos to promote tourism. The whole family participates, each doing their part, together preserving and spreading cultural identity. As a result, living standards are improved, and the cultural bonds within each family are strengthened.

A traditional feast of the Ha Nhi people in Y Ty commune.

The family is the first and closest social institution. Stories about Mrs. San, Ms. Cuc, Ms. Mo, or little Seng… are vivid evidence of the transmission of culture from one generation to the next. Culture doesn't just exist in museums and books; it's preserved in daily life, in every way of life, in every word and phrase, and in the love that grandparents and parents have for their children and grandchildren.

Over the past period, the various levels and sectors of Lao Cai province have intensified propaganda efforts and effectively integrated national target programs with the preservation of ethnic culture, linked to the building of culturally exemplary families. As a result, the cultural heritage has been sustainably maintained and widely disseminated in every home, every village, and every hamlet.

Preserving and promoting national culture is inseparable from the role of the family. Starting with small things like maintaining lifestyles, language, clothing, and rituals, the family is the source, nurturer, and disseminator of cultural essence. This is also the strength that allows traditional national culture to endure and continue alongside the times, creating a colorful and rich tapestry of identity for the ethnic communities of Vietnam in the border regions of the country.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/giu-lua-van-hoa-tu-trong-moi-nep-nha-post648674.html