Independence Day of the Mong people in Lao Chai

In the minds of the Mong people in the highland commune of Lao Chai, Lao Cai province, Independence Day (National Day September 2) has a very important meaning.

This is not only a great anniversary but also a real Tet holiday, like the traditional Tet, bringing joy, excitement, and pride. The most colorful costumes worn by the people, the eager footsteps down the mountain..., all create a brilliant cultural picture blending with the flow of national history.

Mong people in Lao Chai commune, Lao Cai province happily celebrate Independence Day.

While the morning dew still lingered on the mountainside, the sound of the panpipe echoed throughout the village. In Co De Seng B village, in a sacred and excited atmosphere, the family of Village Chief Giang A Cheo diligently cleaned the house, neatly hung up Uncle Ho's picture, and fluttered the national flag in front of the house, ready to welcome the big holiday.

Sitting by the fire, Mr. Giang A Cheo told his children and grandchildren about the historical milestone of 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence. Since then, like the whole country, the Mong people have had another "Tet", which is Independence Day. This is an opportunity for the people to express their deep gratitude to the Party and the State and to remember the great contributions of Uncle Ho.

“On the occasion of Independence Day, everyone in the villages is excited. Many people, even though they work far away, try to arrange to return home to meet each other, to share joy and national pride,” said Village Chief Giang A Cheo.

Groups of people, young and old, men and women, from remote villages dozens of kilometers away from the center, came down the mountain together. Each face radiated a radiant, eager look. The strong young men found their way to the large courtyards, enthusiastically singing the traditional music of the panpipes and dances. It was not only an artistic performance but also a confession of solidarity, of the new life that is changing every day on this land. Groups of young men and women participated in folk games, pounded rice cakes, competed in weaving, and their laughter echoed loudly...

In the past, when people from Lao Chai commune went down the mountain to celebrate Independence Day, they had to walk all day, sometimes from the previous afternoon. Now, the socio-economy is increasingly developing, including the synchronous development of traffic infrastructure, concrete roads to residential areas help people travel and trade conveniently. Every house has a few motorbikes, many families even own cars. Therefore, there is no longer the scene of walking all day, only about one or two hours for the whole family to be present at the commune center. Independence Day this year is even more meaningful when localities have completed the work of merging and reorganizing the apparatus of the political system.

Talking to us, comrade Dao Thi Thu Thuy, Secretary of Lao Chai Commune Party Committee said: "Activities on Independence Day not only create excitement, joy, and motivation for people to continue to strive to improve their lives, but also open the door to attract tourists, making an important contribution to economic development and improving the quality of life of the people."

People's Army Newspaper

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/tet-doc-lap-cua-nguoi-mong-o-lao-chai-post881052.html