NGUYEN THI SONG HA

    Muong (Mường) people constitute one of the ethnic groups in Vietnam. They live in almost all provinces of the country, but a majority resides in Hòa Bình Province. The cultural value of Mường people in Hoa Binh was formed a long time ago, based on 4 large Mường (villages), including Bi, Vang, Thàng, and Động. Besides common cultural characteristics, Mường people in each local area have different activities involved with the marriage ceremony. The paper focuses on analyzing and recognizing cultural identities of Mường people in Hòa Bình Province shown in their traditional marriage rituals.