10/11/2014
Rong house of the Ba Na
(VOVworld) – The Rong house of the Ba Na is a cultural venue for all villagers. Its typical architecture shows a harmony with nature and effectively protects the villagers from harsh weather and wild animals.
Colorful Vietnam-Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups
03/11/2014
The Ba Na in the Central Highlands
(VOVworld) – The Ba Na is a big group in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. VOV’s program “Colourful Vietnam, Vietnam’s 54th ethnic groups” will serialize the life of the Ba Na, who have developed and preserved typical features of the Central Highlands.
27/10/2014
Muong epic of land and water creation
(VOVworld) – The Muong have an epic about the history of their group since the creation of land and water. The epic is a lively and creative encyclopedia of Muong traditions.
20/10/2014
Religious rituals of the Muong
(VOVworld) – The Muong in Hoa Binh worship their ancestors and practice polytheism. Shamans are respected people who perform religious rituals for families and the community. The Muong consider shamans messengers of the gods.
13/10/2014
Doi calendar of the Muong
(VOVworld) – The Doi calendar, which once was used by all Muong branches, is now used only by shamans of the Muong Bi in Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province.
06/10/2014
Muong cuisine
(VOVworld) – Muong cuisine has a unique flavor because it is made from ingredients found in the forest and springs. Muong women have always depended on the natural, fresh taste of these ingredients whether cooking a daily meal or a feast for a worshipping ceremony or festival.
29/09/2014
Stilt house of the Muong Bi in Hoa Binh
(VOVworld) – The Muong have maintained their traditional construction techniques in building stilt houses - choosing an orientation, building, and decorating the house.
22/09/2014
Unique weaving of the Muong
(VOVworld) – Weaving is an age-old custom of the Muong. They perform every step manually - growing cotton, raising silkworms, weaving, dyeing, and making clothing items. The Muong produce brocade products that bear their cultural hallmark.
15/09/2014
Gongs in the life of the Muong
(VOVworld) - The gong as a musical instrument is an important cultural item in the life of the Muong. It appears in all community activities and throughout a person’s lifetime. The Muong consider gongs valuable possession to be preserved from generation to generation.
08/09/2014
Interesting wedding ritual of the Muong
(VOVworld) – The Muong culture is expressed in the group’s lifestyle, customs, and beliefs. The wedding ritual of the Muong in Hoa Binh shapes the formation and development of the family and clan.
