Participants in the training course included members of cultural heritage preservation teams from Minh Quang and Khanh Thuong communes. The class was conducted by Artisan Bui Thanh Binh, a researcher of Muong folk literature and Director of the Muong Cultural Heritage Museum in Hoa Binh. During the course, participants were introduced to: an overview of Muong culture in general and the characteristics of Muong gong culture in particular; guidance on how to preserve and use gongs and drumsticks, how to select gongs, and the proper techniques of Muong gong playing; basic knowledge of the sounds and melodies of Muong gongs; practical instructions in gong performance, including traditional Muong folk pieces such as Di Duong (On the Road) and Bong Trang – Bong Vang (White Flower – Yellow Flower); as well as assessment, classification, and advanced skill training. At the end of the training, participating teams exchanged and shared experiences in gong performance.
The organization of this training course on teaching Muong gong performance skills to ethnic minority communities aims to preserve and promote the cultural heritage values of the nation, while also contributing to the enrichment of cultural and spiritual life among local people and supporting socio-economic development in the area.
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