15/08/2013
The Cotu preserve their traditional culture
(VOVworld) – The Cotu people are preserving their traditional culture through their daily activities and festivals. They organize folklore classes for locals.
Colorful Vietnam-Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups
06/08/2013
Crossbows among the Cotu
(VOVworld) – The Cotu call wooden crossbows magic crossbows. Bho Hoong hamlet, in Dong Giang district of Quang Nam province, which is home to many crossbow shooters, still preserves age-old techniques of crossbow making.
30/07/2013
Communal house of the Cotu
(VOVworld) – The communal house of the Cotu, called a Guol, is where traditional village festivals take place to celebrate new rice, a bumper crop and brotherhood.
22/07/2013
Pre-marriage custom of the Cotu
(VOVworld) – Like many other ethnic groups, the Cotu people consider marriage an important event not only for a family but also for the whole village. The Cotu in Quang Nam province have preserved a unique pre-marriage custom, which highlights the significance of the pure love between a man and a woman. Thanh Hang, a VOV reporter based in the central region, explains.
15/07/2013
‘Tung tung da da’ – Co Tu’s dance of offering to the heaven
(VOVworld) – Co Tu ethnic minority people have traditionally danced ‘Tung tung da da’ as a way to connect the earth with the universe, and the ancestors. It is a group dance for both men and women. We’ll introduce you to this traditional dance of the Co Tu who live in Quang Nam province.
09/07/2013
Unique color of the Co Tu ethnic group
(VOVworld) – The Co Tu is one of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. They have a population of 62,000 and live mainly in the Truong Son range in central Vietnam and in certain neighborhoods of Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh city.
01/07/2013
Residential architecture of the Brau
(VOVworld) – Like many ethic minority groups in the Central Highlands, the Brau people attach importance to choosing land for building houses. A Brau village with a Rong communal house surrounded by smaller wooden houses symbolizes communal strength and reflects the customs and folk architecture of the Brau.
24/06/2013
Traditional attire of the Brau people
(VOVworld) – Living in the culture-rich Central Highlands, the Brau people have formed their unique customs and culture, including traditional attire.
17/06/2013
Traditional festivals of the Brau
(VOVworld) – Living in Vietnam’s central highlands, the Brau ethnic minority group has a distinctive culture, including traditional festivals.
10/06/2013
Traditional musical instruments of the Brau
(VOVworld) – The Brau people play gongs and other traditional musical instruments. There are different types of gongs, which are played in various circumstances and for various purposes.
