Pure ethnic cultural village with the preservation of cultural identity

(Baonghean) -Up to now, Nghe An province has over 400 villages and hamlets with ethnic minorities living that have been recognized as Cultural Villages (CV). Among them, there are many purely ethnic CVs (Thai, Tho, Mong, Kho Mu). From the construction of purely ethnic CVs, some localities have piloted the model of preserving cultural identity and have initially achieved positive results.

First of all, it is necessary to affirm that the construction of a purely ethnic LVH is a favorable condition for preserving cultural identity. Within an ethnic community, members can easily find consensus or a common voice on preserving and promoting the cultural values ​​passed down by their ancestors. This is demonstrated by the fact that most models of preserving ethnic cultural identity are often associated with purely ethnic cultural villages. A typical example is Hoa Tien village, Chau Tien commune (Quy Chau) which has long been known for the brocade weaving craft of the Thai ethnic people. From Hoa Tien village, the model of maintaining and developing the brocade weaving craft of the Thai ethnic people began to develop throughout the mountainous districts such as Mac village (Thach Giam commune, Tuong Duong), Pieng Pho village - Pha Danh commune, Noong De village - Nam Can commune, Xop Thap village - Huu Lap commune (Ky Son), Xieng village - Mon Son commune (Con Cuong)...

Xop Thap sisters, Huu Lap commune (Ky Son district)
Check the brocade products.

The purely ethnic LVH model is also a condition for preserving cultural space. Some villages of the Thai ethnic group can be mentioned that still retain the organization, arrangement, decoration and ancient architectural style such as Chan village (Thach Giam commune, Tuong Duong), Yen Thanh village (Luc Da commune - Con Cuong), Pieng Pho village (Pha Danh commune, Ky Son). People in these villages basically still preserve the stilt houses, maintain traditional costumes and occupations. Similar to the villages of the Thai people, Huoi Tho village - Huu Kiem commune and Son Ha village - Ta Ca commune (Ky Son) still preserve the typical features of the village space of the Kho Mu and Mong ethnic groups. In particular, Huoi Tho village has just received hundreds of millions of VND from the State to build a Cultural House, where traditional objects of the Kho Mu people are preserved.

Along with that, the purely ethnic LVH model also creates favorable conditions for the preservation of ethnic music. The emergence of the model of Folk Song and Traditional Instrument Clubs in some localities in recent times all originated from purely ethnic LVH. A typical example is the cultural and artistic movement in Bong village, Thanh Son commune (Anh Son). As one of the first LVHs in the country, the Thai ethnic people in Bong village are always conscious of preserving their lifestyle, especially maintaining traditional folk melodies. The model of Folk Song and Folk Dance Club in Phong village, Thach Giam commune (Tuong Duong), Huoi Tho village and Son Ha village - a typical model in preserving the traditional music of the Kho Mu and Mong ethnic groups in Ky Son.

Discussing the issue of building a purely ethnic LVH model associated with the work of preserving ethnic cultural identity, Mr. Moong Thai Nhi, Deputy Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Ky Son district affirmed: "This method is very practical because it easily creates consensus among the people and is also convenient in the work of directing and operating. Therefore, it is necessary to continue researching, supporting more facilities and funding to replicate the models, certainly the work of preserving the cultural identity of ethnic minorities will have significant successes".

Cong Kien