Preserving Traditional Cultural Values

Armed with lifetime experiences, wisdom, and a profound understanding of their homeland’s customs and traditions, the elderly in the province have made significant contributions to preserving, passing down, and promoting traditional cultural values. From folk melodies, gongs, and traditional crafts to customs, festivals, and fine lifestyles within the community, the active and dedicated participation of senior citizens is always present across many localities.

Not only do they directly practice and pass down cultural heritage to the younger generation, but the elderly are also active core members in building cultural life in residential areas, encouraging their descendants to preserve their identity and lead a civilized lifestyle.

The simple images of elderly people clad in traditional attire, passionately singing and dancing, preserving ancient crafts, or teaching cultural values to their children have contributed to extending the flow of heritage, ensuring that the community’s fine values continue to be preserved and thrive in today’s life.

Elderly art leaders of Kha Cuu commune perform the traditional rice pestle striking during a festival.

Elderly members along with the successor generation of An Thai Xoan Ward guide foreign tourists to experience Xoan singing at Hung Lo Communal House.

The elderly participate in important rituals of traditional festivals.

Members of the Elderly Association of Hy Cuong commune take charge of the offering ritual at the Death Anniversary of the National Ancestor Lac Long Quan.

An elderly member teaches young children the traditional “Senh tien” (clapper with coins) dance of the Muong people.

The elderly in Huong Can commune serve as the backbone in preserving ethnic cultural identity.

Cultural and artistic activities contribute to enriching spiritual life, bringing joy and cohesion among the elderly.

Participating in cultural and art clubs helps members maintain a joyful and optimistic spiritual life.

Preserving traditional weaving crafts, creating tourism souvenirs.

The elderly in Hy Cuong commune prepare tribute food trays on the occasion of the annual Ancestral Anniversary.

Phuong Thanh