Colorful Mong ethnic culture in Dien Bien

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    Dien Bien - In the jubilant atmosphere of welcoming the New Year, thousands of tourists joined in the Mong ethnic cultural festival in the highlands.

    Ngay 29.12, tai khu vuc ban Na U, xa Na U, huyen Dien Bien, tinh Dien Bien hang nghin nguoi dan va du khach da do ve tham du chuong trinh giao luu van hoa dan toc Mong huyen Dien Bien lan thu V, nam 2024. Anh: Quang Dat
    On December 29, in Na U village, Na U commune, Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province, thousands of people and tourists flocked to attend the 5th Mong ethnic cultural exchange program in Dien Bien district, 2024. Photo: Quang Dat
    Theo ghi nhan cua phong vien bao Lao Dong, do luong nguoi do ve kha nhieu, luc luong giao phai tang cuong huong dan, giup nguoi dan di chuyen thuan loi.
    According to Lao Dong newspaper reporters, due to the large number of people coming, traffic police had to increase guidance to help people move smoothly.
    Chuong trinh khong chi la dip de ton vinh nhung gia tri van hoa truyen thong quy bau cua dan toc Mong ma con la cau noi de cong dong nguoi Mong cung nhau giao luu, chia se kinh nghiem, tu do gop phan nang cao y thuc bao ton ban sac van hoa doc dao cua dan toc.
    The program is not only an opportunity to honor the precious traditional cultural values ​​of the Mong people but also a bridge for the Mong community to exchange and share experiences, thereby contributing to raising awareness of preserving the unique cultural identity of the nation.
    “Le cung dong ho” mot net dep van hoa truyen thong cua nguoi Mong, duoc tai hien sinh dong. Day la dip de con chau trong dong ho bao cao thanh qua lao dong trong mot nam. To long thanh kinh voi to tien, ong ba, cha me nhung nguoi da khuat trong dong ho.
    The “family worship ceremony”, a beautiful traditional cultural feature of the Mong people, is also vividly recreated. This is an occasion for descendants in the family to gather to report on the results of their labor in a year and show respect to their ancestors.
    Trang phuc truyen thong cua nguoi Mong trong le hoi vo cung da dang va bat mat.
    The traditional costumes of the Mong people in the festival are extremely diverse and eye-catching.
    Ban Trang Thi Minh Tuyet – xa Nam Nhu, huyen Nam Po - cho biet – “Day la lan dau tien toi duoc tham gia Giao luu van hoa dan toc Mong va toi thuc su rat hao hung. Khong khi le hoi that soi dong, cac tiet muc van nghe truyen thong lai vo cung dac sac, khien toi cam thay tu hao ve van hoa dan toc minh”.
    Trang Thi Minh Tuyet - Nam Nhu commune, Nam Po district - said - "This is the first time I have participated in the Mong ethnic cultural exchange and I am really excited. The festival atmosphere is very vibrant, the traditional performances are extremely unique, making me feel proud of my ethnic culture".
    Gia banh day la mot nghi thuc khong the thieu trong doi song tam linh cua nguoi Mong. Ho tin rang banh day la dai dien cho mat trang, mat troi, la nguon goc cua moi su song.
    Pounding rice cake is an indispensable ritual in the spiritual life of the Mong people. They believe that rice cake represents the moon and the sun, the source of all life.
    Keo co - tro choi dan gian thuong co su tham gia cua cac doi nu trong cac le hoi truyen thong.
    Tug of war - a folk game often involving female teams in traditional festivals.
    Tai tinh Dien Bien, dan toc Mong la mot trong 3 dan toc co dan so lon trong 21 dan toc anh em, chiem tren 38% dan so toan tinh. Nguoi Mong o Dien Bien cu tru tap trung chu yeu o cac huyen Tua Chua, Dien Bien Dong, Dien Bien.
    In Dien Bien province, the Mong ethnic group is one of the three ethnic groups with the largest population among 21 ethnic groups, accounting for over 38% of the province's population. The Mong people in Dien Bien mainly reside in Tua Chua, Dien Bien Dong, and Dien Bien districts.
    Theo ong Nong Quang Thang – Pho Chu tich UBND huyen Dien Bien – cac hoat dong tai chuong trinh Giao luu van hoa dan toc Mong la dip de cac nghe nhan, dien vien va toan dan cung nhau tham gia vao cac hoat dong van hoa, nghe thuat.
    According to Mr. Nong Quang Thang - Vice Chairman of Dien Bien District People's Committee - the activities at the Mong ethnic cultural exchange program are an opportunity for artisans, actors and the whole population to participate in cultural and artistic activities.
    “Qua do, cung co khoi dai doan ket toan dan toc, gop phan bao ton va phat huy nhung gia tri van hoa truyen thong, xay dung mot nen van hoa Viet Nam tien tien, dam da ban sac dan toc. Tao khong khi vui tuoi de nguoi dan, du khach phan khoi don chao nam moi 2025” - ong Thang nhan manh.
    “This is also an opportunity to strengthen the great national unity bloc, contribute to preserving and promoting traditional cultural values, building an advanced Vietnamese culture, imbued with national identity. Create a joyful atmosphere for people and tourists to excitedly welcome the new year 2025” - Mr. Thang emphasized.
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