Vinh Tien commune preserves the cultural heritage value of Muong gong

Not only having a special love for Muong gongs, Meritorious Artisan Bui Tien Xo in hamlet 168, Vinh Tien commune (Kim Boi) is also a person who devotes a lot of effort to fanning the flame of passion for Muong gong art in community life.

Meritorious Artisan Bui Tien Xo guides members of the Muong gong club in Thao Ca hamlet, Vinh Tien commune (Kim Boi) in performing Muong gongs.

Preparing to welcome the Spring of Giap Thin 2024, many cultural and artistic activities are organized enthusiastically throughout the residential areas in the commune. Club members and art troupes of the hamlets make appointments to match gong songs and dances, contributing to the joyful and exciting atmosphere and the success of the special art program to celebrate the Party and celebrate Spring. During the music matching and program setting sessions of the hamlets, the presence of Artisan Bui Tien Xo is indispensable.

Ms. Bach Thi Tham, Head of the Muong gong club in Thao Ca hamlet, shared: Artisan Bui Tien Xo has spread the love of Muong gongs to everyone, including us. Since the early days of the club's establishment, the artist has always instructed the brothers and sisters on each gong note and melody. Whenever the club has the opportunity to perform or participate in district and provincial festivals, Artisan Xo always plays the role of conductor, supporting the club in its activities, as well as practicing gong performances in accordance with its identity.

In the atmosphere of celebrating the New Year, under the guidance of Artisan Bui Tien Xo, members of the Muong gong club in Thao Ca hamlet, with all genders, young and old, gathered to rehearse the gong piece "Going on the Road". Mr. Bui Thanh Doan, Head of Thao Ca hamlet said: It has become a beautiful tradition at the beginning of Spring, on Tet holiday, the club members go to wish a happy new year to every house and every person in the hamlet. The group will visit prestigious people, people with revolutionary contributions, and families with meritorious services. The gong piece "Going on the Road" resonates in place of best wishes to families with the message of praying for a peaceful, happy, and healthy new year.

Not only in Thao Ca hamlet but also in Thao Con, Dong Ngoai, Dam Rung, Vo Coi hamlets, gong teams were established and maintained, creating a vibrant cultural and artistic movement throughout the upper and lower villages. In addition to Meritorious Artist Bui Tien Xo, choreographer Tran Tien Hung in Dong Ngoai hamlet also devoted much effort to the cultural and artistic movement, contributing to the preservation and promotion of local cultural identity.

Comrade Bui Van Nam, Vice Chairman of Vinh Tien Commune People's Committee, said: The commune has 3 ethnic groups living together, of which the Muong ethnic group is the majority. In recent years, along with socio -economic development, the material and spiritual life of the people has gradually improved. Through movements and campaigns, cultural identities have been preserved by the people, notably the Muong gong cultural heritage. Currently, the Muong gong club of Thao Ca hamlet and some hamlet art troupes have purchased gong sets for practice, performing arts and use in festivals. Meritorious Artisan Bui Tien Xo in hamlet 168 owns a "treasure trove" of 55 precious gongs.

A prominent activity is the Muong gong club in Thao Ca hamlet with many active members in preserving Muong gong culture such as Ms. Bach Thi Tham, Ms. Bui Thi Quyen, Mr. Dinh Ba Phong... The club also attracts many teenagers to practice and perform, such as Bui Kim Hue, Bui Thanh Vinh, Bui Thi Huyen... In 2023, the club was elected as a representative to participate in performing Muong gongs within the framework of the Muong ethnic group's Opening Festival held in Tan Lac district. The club also participates in many competitions and performances at the district and provincial levels. Recently, the club participated and won a high prize at the 2023 District Ethnic Minority Folk Arts Festival.

Bui Minh

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