Mu Cang Chai and its unique cultural journey

Yen Bai - Mu Cang Chai District is famous for its beautiful terraced fields and the diverse culture of ethnic minority communities. In that cultural picture, the Khen Mong Festival and the Hoa To Day Festival (Festival and Festival) have become special events, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

Tourists enjoy the most beautiful wild flowers in Mu Cang Chai.

The Khen Mong, a traditional musical instrument, has been present for a long time in the cultural life of the Mong community here. Every time the Khen sounds, it is not only music but also the thoughts, feelings and stories of the people conveyed through each note. In 2023, the Khen Mong Art will become a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, the pride of the Mong community and the people of Yen Bai .

Along with the Mong flute, the To Day flower is also a symbol of Mu Cang Chai in particular, and of the Northwest culture in general. Late winter to spring is the time when the To Day flower blooms. This flower attracts tourists not only because of its pure beauty but also because of its many cultural meanings. For the Mong people, the To Day flower is a symbol of life, prosperity and happiness. The combination of Festival and Ceremony creates a vibrant, vibrant festival atmosphere. The sound of the Mong flute blends with the white color of the To Day flower to create a unique cultural journey, where music and nature meet.

In the Khen Mong Festival, the artists performed traditional melodies and introduced innovations in music, helping this cultural heritage to constantly develop. Mr. Trinh The Binh - Head of the District's Department of Culture and Information said: "This year is the third year the district has organized a combination of Festival and Festival to create a series of cultural activities to promote tourism development as well as create a sustainable tourism development link between localities in the province and the Northwest region, forming a tourism product supply chain. At the same time, it creates momentum and motivation to implement the project to build Mu Cang Chai into a tourist district, a destination of "Identity, safety, friendliness".

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Festivals and Ceremonies help people here to honor their culture and are an opportunity to connect the community. People from remote villages gather together, share joy and love for their national culture. The young generation - the cultural inheritors - have the opportunity to participate and learn from experienced artisans.

What is special is the participation of tourists, who come from all over the country and abroad. Mr. Thao A Su, a Mong flute artist, said: "The festival gives me the opportunity to perform and preserve and spread the culture of the nation. When the flute sounds, I feel proud of the national cultural identity."

Mr. John Smith, a tourist from the US shared: "I was really impressed with the harmony between music and nature. I like the way the local people express their culture. The food is also very delicious and unique!"

Festivals and Festivals have a strong attraction thanks to the preservation and promotion of traditional cultural values ​​combined with the preservation of the beautiful nature of Mu Cang Chai. However, to preserve and develop culture, there must be continuous efforts in educating and raising awareness of young people about the value of cultural heritage. Authorities also need to create favorable conditions for the development of Festivals while protecting the environment and developing sustainable tourism. At that time, Festivals and Festivals will not only be cultural events but also a source of inspiration for future generations.

Mr. Trinh The Binh - Head of the District Department of Culture and Information said: "From 2022 to now, local Party committees and authorities have mobilized to plant over 84,000 thick flower trees. The district's cultural sector has an annual plan to preserve indigenous cultural values, including the Mong flute, and promote teaching."

The Khen Mong Festival and the Hoa To Day Festival in the highlands of Mu Cang Chai are a unique cultural journey where music and nature blend together, contributing to the preservation of precious cultural heritage while creating sustainable values ​​for the future.

Thanh Ba

Source: http://baoyenbai.com.vn/16/343940/Mu-Cang-Chai-va-hanh-trinh-van-hoa-doc-dao.aspx