The population of the Lao Cai province is combination of ethnic groups. An incredible variety of peoples, some of them are unique in Vietnam and only found on a relatively small area. In fact, visitors can meet 24 ethnic groups, each with its own language, culture and traditions. This cultural wealth is explained by the […]
Continue readingThe Mong ethnic groups are one of the few societies in the country who continue to make the majority of the clothes that they wear. Hemp is commonly used to produce the clothing, and many of the designs feature fine embroidery and elaborate patterns Sapa is an idyllic, mountainous region, popular with trekkers worldwide. The […]
Continue readingTay people are one of the oldest living communities in Lao Cai. The traditional culture of Tay people has many interesting things waiting for you to discover. Tay people in Lao Cai live mainly in some districts such as Bao Yen, Van Ban and Bac Ha. The village is usually located near the busy urban […]
Continue readingThe traditional craft of the Mong people in Sa Pa, Vietnam, is known for its intricate textile weaving. The Mong people are an ethnic minority group in the region, and their weaving techniques have been passed down through generations. Hmong women sit stripping flax The Mong people use locally sourced materials such as hemp, flax, […]
Continue readingBesides doing the farm work, weaving the fabric and embroidering the brocade are unlackable job of the women of the Mong, Tay, Dao… From the skilful hands, the women created the beautiful patterns in their costumes. The Brocade Nowadays, when Vietnam has integrated in the world economy, these women know how to make other products […]
Continue readingMong ethnic was come to Viet Nam in the early of eighteen century, they lived together in the craggy alpine areas, strongly dissected topography, steep, difficult for travel. It’s microclimate is favorable for animal, poultry farming and growing fruit trees such as peaches, plums, pears… Mong people follows polytheism (everythings has a soul), their altar […]
Continue readingViet Nam has total of 54 ethnic groups, the Kinh (Viet) account for the highest percentage (87%) and the remaining 53 groups are often defined as ethnic minorities. But in Sapa town that the Kinh form the minority, accounting for about 15%, and 85% are Mong, Dao, Tay, Giay, Xa Pho ethnic. All ethnic group […]
Continue readingIn addition to the unique spiritual life, the Mong people also attach great importance to spiritual and cultural life and they are very fond of art. The Mong young men, in addition to being a good farmer, must also know how to play the flute and dance the flute. A good trumpet player will have […]
Continue readingRed Dao woman seems to bring the breath of the jungle in their costumes by the rich imagination combine with diligence perseverance in every stitch to make a complete costume. The traditional costume of red Dao people is very special prominent in Hoang Lien mountain by brilliant red headgear. Especially the natural colors from many […]
Continue readingRed Dao people is the second largest population after H’Mong people in Sa Pa. Also originating from Yunnan – China, Red Dao people are a small part of Dao ethnic group immigrated to Vietnam from the thirteenth century to the 40s of the previous century They live most concentrated in the communes of Ta Phin, […]
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