Grassroots arts and culture connect the community.

From village clubs to cultural and artistic models in schools and residential areas, the mass cultural and artistic movement is spreading widely throughout the province. In these movements, spiritual life is enriched, communities become more closely knit, and traditional cultural values ​​continue to be passed down through generations.

Members of the Na Mao Sấng Cọ Club guide the younger generation in practicing traditional dances and folk games.

At the cultural center of Khuân U village, Phú Xuyên commune, the Na Mao Sấng cọ Club holds regular meetings. Established in 2017, the Na Mao Sấng cọ Club is a continuation of the restoration of traditional cultural values ​​of the Sán Chay people from previous years. Nearly 70 members participate, ranging from 5-year-old children to elderly people over 90 years old, creating a multi-generational space for activities. Twice a month, members gather to practice singing and dancing right in the courtyard of the cultural center.

Notably, the entire operation of the Na Mao Sấng cọ Club is maintained on a voluntary basis. Costumes and props are largely contributed by the local people through social mobilization. This operational approach has helped reduce financial pressure and create genuine bonds among members, as each person is clearly aware of their role in preserving shared values.

Ms. Tran Thi An, head of the Na Mao Sấng cọ Club, said: "The greatest wish of the elderly in the village is to gather the younger generation to pass on traditional melodies and dances. The children come to play and gradually learn; as the older generation grows, the younger generation continues. Some children, even just a few years old, are already familiar with sitting and listening, watching, and then practicing along. In this way, the joy comes from singing, dancing, seeing cultural identity maintained, and the community becoming more closely bonded through each activity."

Mr. Luu Quyet Thang, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Phu Xuyen commune, believes that preserving and promoting the cultural values ​​of the San Chay ethnic group is of great importance in preserving ethnic identity and strengthening national unity. Currently, there are 18 cultural and artistic clubs in the commune, among which the Sang Co Na Mao Club is one of the exemplary models. These clubs truly serve as an environment for teaching the language, folk songs, customs, and traditions to the younger generation, thereby contributing to enriching the spiritual life of the people.

The Na Mao Sấng cọ Club (Khuân U village, Phú Xuyên commune) held a cultural exchange event in La Hiên commune.

Not only Khuân U, but many localities in the province are also effectively maintaining grassroots cultural and artistic models. In Đức Xuân ward, the Đức Xuân Ward Art Club, with 30 members, regularly organizes exchanges and performances, contributing to preserving the traditional Then singing and Tinh lute playing.

Notably, the Then singing and Dan Tinh playing club of Nong Thuong Primary and Secondary School, with 15 student members, demonstrates a clear continuation of the younger generation's efforts in preserving cultural identity. Despite varying scales, these models all create healthy spaces for activities and connect people who share a common passion.

However, the grassroots arts and culture movement has not developed evenly across localities. In Phuc Tien village, Dai Phuc commune, with over 100 households, Mr. Tran Trung Duc, the village head, said that the locality does not have its own arts and culture club, and activities are mainly organized by the Women's Association. Mr. Tran Trung Duc confided: "We also hope to have a club so that people have a place to regularly participate in activities."

According to statistics, the province currently has nearly 1,000 cultural, artistic, and sports clubs with more than 27,000 members participating in activities, mostly in villages, hamlets, and residential areas. It is clear that the grassroots cultural and artistic movement is not simply an entertainment activity. It is a way for communities to maintain cohesion and for cultural values ​​to be transmitted naturally and sustainably.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/van-hoa/202604/van-nghe-co-so-ket-noi-cong-dong-97d3251/