Mong people at the foot of Cum Co mountain

As society develops, the material life of the Mong people in My A village, Thu Cuc commune, Tan Son district is also increasingly improved. At the same time, the spiritual life expressed through traditional cultural features, imbued with the ethnic identity of the people, continues to be preserved and promoted.

Panorama of My A area

Living in the My A area, the Mong ethnic group accounts for only 0.12% of the population in Tan Son district, however, the unique traditional cultural features, imbued with the Mong identity, are always alive, and can be recognized by strangers. Through the work of preserving and promoting the cultural values ​​of ethnic groups, the traditional cultural quintessence of the ethnic groups continues to be maintained, preserved and promoted, in which, costumes, language, folk music, festivals and cultural features of the Mong people are of interest, contributing to raising people's awareness of the value and importance of preserving traditional cultural values.

Mong ethnic students practice playing Pao throwing in the school yard during recess.

Mr. Mua A Cang - Head of My A area, Thu Cuc commune, Tan Son district said: The area has 142 households, over 800 people, of which over 90% are H'Mong ethnic people. The ethnic people still preserve some traditional cultural features such as dancing and blowing the trumpet, leaf trumpet, some traditional games. On holidays and Tet, My A area organizes activities such as: dancing and blowing the trumpet, throwing Pao, spinning top, shooting crossbows... Thereby, both having fun and preserving the traditional culture of the nation.

When talking about Mong ethnic culture, we cannot help but mention the costumes, especially the women's dresses. The bright colors, rich and prominent patterns, "swaying" with the footsteps of mothers and sisters going to the market, going to the fields... In the past, Mong women all wove and sewed their own costumes, today, people use industrial textiles, which can be bought ready-made, but the way of creating patterns, embroidering, and decorating the patterns is still in the traditional way. The colors and a little innovation further highlight the unique features of this costume. A woman in Mong My A village said: If you do it quickly, it takes about 6 months to complete the dress, the homemade dress will be thicker and heavier so it is often worn when going out, attending festivals. Mong women can all sew their own dresses...

Mr. Sung A Cau (left) and adults in the village perform playing and dancing with the panpipe.

There seems to be a contrast with the costumes and dresses of Mong women, the sound of the Mong flute in the hands of men has a deep, warm tone, and the dance is graceful and unique. According to custom, the Mong flute is closely associated with the daily life of the people and each life of the Mong people. The flute is a unique musical instrument that represents spirituality and traditional beliefs, and is a sacred object in the rituals and festivals of the Mong people. The sound of the flute has become a way for the Mong people to convey and express their thoughts and aspirations. Along with the flute, the Mong people know how to use many other musical instruments, Mong music from melody, rhythm, to tone... forms a unified whole, instilling in people the spirit of love for life, solidarity, and love for each other.

Mr. Sung A Cau - a prestigious person in My A village shared: If we want to preserve the national cultural identity, we must pass on what we know to our children and grandchildren. When we are old, they will be the ones to preserve and pass it on. Therefore, in the summer, the uncles and aunts in the village organize lessons for the children to practice dancing and playing the panpipe so that they can learn and love it. Adults also guide the children about the meaning and how to play Mong people's games such as spinning tops, throwing Pao, shooting crossbows, etc.

The material and spiritual life of the Mong people in My A is increasingly improved.

In the valley below Cum Co peak, the road to My A has been paved with asphalt and concrete, the solidly built houses with corrugated iron roofs are gradually being replaced by thatched roofs; motorbikes and trucks are replacing horses and buffaloes... In the yard of My A Primary School, during recess, students still maintain the traditional culture of the Mong people, such as playing Pao throwing and spinning tops...

With the attention of all levels and sectors, the awareness of preserving the cultural identity of the Mong people from each individual, family and clan, the beautiful cultural colors of the Mong people continue to be preserved and developed.

Hoang Giang

Source: https://baophutho.vn/nguoi-mong-duoi-chan-nui-cum-co-223011.htm