A place that preserves the "soul" of Muong culture.

Due to the negative impacts of the market economy, traditional cultural values ​​are gradually fading, including the cultural identity of the Muong people. Aware of their responsibility in preserving their ethnic cultural identity, many residents of Thanh Tam village (Cam Van commune) have established a gong club. Since its inception, the club has made significant contributions to preserving traditional cultural beauty and promoting the development of local folk art and culture.

Members of the Thanh Tam village gong club contribute to preserving the cultural identity of the Muong people.

The Thanh Tam Village Gong Club was established in 2017 with 20 members. After 9 years of operation, the club has attracted more than 50 members. Despite their diverse ages, the members share a passion for gong music and a desire to preserve the traditional cultural values ​​of their ancestors. During the day, the club members participate in economic development, while at night they gather at the community center to learn how to feel the rhythm, coordinate sounds, and practice new performances to participate in village and commune activities.

Following the principle of those who know how to play guiding those who don't, the artisans and senior members patiently pass on each rhythm and the way the gongs resonate to the newcomers. Practice sessions at the village cultural center are not only an opportunity for members to learn techniques, but also strengthen community bonds. To date, all members of the club are proficient in playing the gongs. Many of them have become key figures in the village's amateur arts movement.

Mr. Ha Tuan Thuong, the club's chairman, said: "Since its establishment, in addition to performing cultural and artistic programs for the village and commune, participating in folk art competitions and festivals at all levels, the club has also organized many activities to teach people inside and outside the village how to play the gong."

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Ms. Truong Thi Phu from Thanh Tam village said: "Thanks to the dedicated guidance from the club members, I have mastered the gong and drum playing techniques. In my free time, I always take the opportunity to teach them to my relatives and neighbors in the village."

In addition to maintaining training sessions, the club actively teaches gong playing techniques to many people in the commune. This support has helped many villages establish their own gong ensembles, such as An Tam, Yen Cu, and Thanh Cong villages. This contributes to enriching the spiritual life of the people and restoring and preserving the unique traditional culture of the Muong ethnic group.

Through practical observation, it has been found that the Thanh Tam village gong club is a leading force in the mass arts movement of Cam Van commune. In various mass arts competitions and festivals at all levels, the club has won numerous high awards. This serves as motivation for the club members to overcome life's difficulties and, together with the local Party committee and government, preserve and promote the traditional cultural values ​​of the Muong ethnic group.

Currently, the club also supports schools in the area by teaching students how to play gongs and drums. Mr. Do Trong Giap, Principal of Cam Tam Primary and Secondary School, shared: "During extracurricular lessons, students are not only guided on how to play gongs and drums but also listen to stories about the history and origins of this traditional musical instrument. This is a solution to help students understand and appreciate the national cultural identity more."

Mr. Pham Phi Khanh, Head of the Culture and Social Affairs Department of Cam Van commune, said: "For the Muong people, gongs are not simply musical instruments but sacred sounds, closely associated with the spiritual life of the people, creating a unique cultural identity for the ethnic group. Recognizing this value, the commune always pays attention to and encourages members of the Thanh Tam village gong club to practice and stage many special performances to serve political tasks and the entertainment needs of the people."

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Text and photos: Xuan Hoa

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