Nam Nhun (Lai Chau): Teaching traditional folk performing arts of the Cong ethnic group

Recently, the Department of Culture and Information of Nam Nhun district (Lai Chau province) coordinated with the Party Committee and the authorities of Nam Cha commune to open a class to teach the traditional folk performing arts of the Cong ethnic group in Tang Nga village. After more than 3 years of implementing the National Target Program on Socio-Economic Development of Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas for the period 2021-2030, phase 1: from 2021-2025 (abbreviated as National Target Program 1719), Vinh Long province has achieved a number of outstanding results, changing the face of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas, helping people improve their material and spiritual life. However, the implementation of the Program in the locality is also facing some difficulties and obstacles that need more positive solutions to resolve. Reporters of the Ethnic Minority and Development Newspaper had an interview with Mr. Thach Duong, Head of the Ethnic Minority Committee, Deputy Head of the National Target Program 1719 Steering Committee of Vinh Long province to get more information about the implementation of the National Target Program 1719 in the area in the past time. On the afternoon of December 25, at the headquarters of the Ethnic Minority Committee, a press conference was held to honor outstanding and exemplary ethnic minority students and youth in 2024. Mr. Le Cong Binh - Editor-in-Chief of the Ethnic Minority and Development Newspaper, member of the Steering Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Honoring Ceremony chaired the press conference; Ms. Vu Thi Anh - Deputy Director of the Department of Ethnic Education (Ministry of Education and Training) - Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of the Commendation Ceremony co-chaired the Press Conference. Recently, the Department of Culture - Information of Nam Nhun district (Lai Chau province) coordinated with the Party Committee and the authorities of Nam Cha commune to open a class to teach traditional folk performing arts of the Cong ethnic group in Tang Nga village. In order to promote and maintain the activities of folk cultural art teams, the People's Committee of Nam Nhun district (Lai Chau province) has developed a plan and implemented financial support, purchased costumes, props, and equipment for art teams and cultural houses to promote cultural activities. In order to preserve the beauty of the Cong ethnic group's culture, Nam Nhun district (Lai Chau province) has collected, organized, and restored traditional festivals, folk songs, and folk dances. Recently, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lai Chau has coordinated with the Department of Culture - Information of Nam Nhun district organized a class to teach Mang ethnic folk language and literature in Nam No 2 village (Trang Chai commune) to preserve and promote the fine traditional cultural values ​​of ethnic minorities associated with tourism development in Lai Chau province. The 7th Ninh Kieu, Can Tho Tourism - Lantern Night Festival - 2024 will take place for 5 days, from December 28, 2024 - January 1, 2025, at Khai Luong canal and Ninh Kieu park, Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district. The summary news of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper on the morning of December 25, has the following notable information: Many activities "Welcome the New Year 2025" at the Cultural - Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups. Embroidering Spring on shirts. Unique Zeng offering ceremony. Along with other news in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. On December 25, in Hanoi, the Science and Technology Council (S&T) of the Ethnic Committee held a workshop on "Strengthening scientific and technological research activities at the Ethnic Committee" and summarizing the activities of the Science and Technology Council of the Ethnic Committee in 2024, and the direction and tasks for 2025. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trung - Director of the Ethnic Academy, Vice Chairman of the Science and Technology Council of the Ethnic Committee chaired the workshop. In 2024, Bac Ha district collected nearly 257 billion VND from selling products of bark, leaves, stems, branches, seeds and cinnamon varieties, an increase of over 40 billion VND compared to 2023. On the afternoon of December 25, in the city. Phan Rang-Thap Cham, the Steering Committee of the Campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods" of Ninh Thuan province held a conference to summarize the implementation of the Campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods" (abbreviated as the Campaign) in 2024 and deploy key tasks in 2025. Awarding the online contest "Colors of OCOP and typical products of Ninh Thuan province" in 2024. Mr. Le Van Binh, Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee chaired the conference. Also attending were the Steering Committees of districts, cities and leaders of departments and branches in the province. The ceremony to honor outstanding and typical ethnic minority students and youth is an annual activity, chaired by the Ethnic Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Training, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, and 2024 is the 11th time the event has taken place. This year's ceremony will take place on December 27 and 28, in Hanoi. The live broadcast of the Commendation Ceremony on VTC1 at 8:00 p.m. on December 28, from Au Co Art Center, Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Thanh Cong Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi City. Quang Nam Provincial Police presided over and coordinated with professional units of the Ministry of Public Security to eradicate a gambling ring via social networks in the form of lottery recording, with a scale of more than 50 billion VND, led by Phan Thi Thu Ha (born in 1978, residing in Tam Ngoc Commune, Tam Ky City).

Mr. Ha Van Rue - Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Nam Nhun district, Head of the Organizing Committee of teaching classes opened the teaching class.

Over the years, all levels, sectors and organizations have always paid attention to preserving the unique cultural features of ethnic groups, including the Cong ethnic group in Nam Nhun district.

Organizing a class to teach traditional folk performing arts of the Cong ethnic group in Tang Nga village, Nam Cha commune is an activity of great significance for preserving the good cultural values ​​of the ethnic group in general and preserving the songs and dances of the Cong ethnic group in Tang Nga village in particular.

The class lasted for 9 days and attracted 35 students, most of whom were members of the art troupe of Tang Nga village, Nam Cha commune.

Students confidently performed the dances they learned in class.

At the class, students were instructed by artisans and taught basic songs of the Cong ethnic group, learned the beauty and meaning of the songs, learned how to use and play musical instruments, and dances of the Cong ethnic group.

Thereby, equipping students with the most basic knowledge, skills, techniques, and some methods of breathing, walking, and hand, foot, and facial movements while singing, dancing, and using musical instruments.

Through the training class, the Cong ethnic people in Nam Nhun district will preserve and inherit spiritual cultural values ​​and national identity, contributing to the sustainable preservation of national culture. Students will acquire and practice the techniques, lyrics, and dances they have learned. At the end of the course, they will accumulate knowledge and experience in practicing national cultural heritage to continue to pass on to future generations.

Nam Nhun ( Lai Chau ): Closing ceremony of the class teaching traditional folk performing arts of the Mang ethnic group

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