Colorful Vietnam-Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups

14/11/2024

Bronze bracelet removal marks the coming of age of Ede people

(VOVWORLD) - The Ede ethnic minority people in the Central Highlands observe many rituals in their life cycle. The bronze bracelet removal ceremony recognizes an Ede boy or girl as an adult, entitling them to participate and make decisions in family and community affairs.

Bronze bracelet removal marks the coming of age of Ede people
04/11/2024

Traditional costumes of Xa Phang ethnic minority

(VOVWORLD) - The Xa Phang are one of the ethnic minority groups living in Tua Chua district, Dien Bien province. Ta Phang people uphold their traditions and customs in their daily lives. The women still make clothes for their family by hand.

Traditional costumes of Xa Phang ethnic minority
23/10/2024

Woodstove holds a sacred place in the Kho Mu community

(VOVWORLD) - For the Kho Mu ethnic minority group, a woodstove is not only used for cooking but is also considered a sacred god. The Kho Mu worship the Fire God, who brings prosperity and happiness to the family and village.

Woodstove holds a sacred place in the Kho Mu community
17/10/2024

A Rieu Car, a unique festival of the Pa Co

(VOVWORLD) - The A Rieu Car is a sacred festival and the biggest of the Pa Co ethnic group in A Lưới district, Thue Thien-Hue province. The festival tightens unity among villages, families, and friends.

A Rieu Car, a unique festival of the Pa Co
30/09/2024

Traditional clothes of Thu Lao ethnic people

(VOVWORLD) - In the northern province of Lao Cai, the Thu Lao ethnic group has about 1,000 people living mainly in Si Ma Cai and Muong Khuong district. In their daily life and at festivals and ceremonies, they wear traditional clothes which are tailored and embroidered manually. Their clothes have plain colors and designs, and are carefully stitched by hand.

Traditional clothes of Thu Lao ethnic people
24/09/2024

“Ear-blowing” ceremony of Central Highlands ethnic groups

(VOVWORLD) - Ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands have a ritual to give a new-born baby a name when child is 1 to 3 months old, and then hold a ceremony called “blowing the baby’s ears”. The participants blow best wishes and compliments into the baby’s ears and pray to the gods and ancestors to bless and protect the child.

“Ear-blowing” ceremony of Central Highlands ethnic groups
17/09/2024

Typical house of the Gie Trieng

(VOVWORLD) - The Central Highlands province of Kon Tum is inhabited by 6 indigenous ethnic minorities, including the Giẻ Triêng. Clustering mainly in Ngọc Hoi and Dak Glei district, the Gie Trieng have preserved their ancient culture and customs.

Typical house of the Gie Trieng
09/09/2024

Forest worship ritual of the Nung

(VOVWORLD) - The Forest Worship Festival is a time-honored tradition in the life and folk beliefs of the Nung ethnic minority in Xin Man district, Ha Giang province. The local people believe that the Forest God is a sacred guardian who protects the villagers and blesses them with favorable weather and prosperous business.

Forest worship ritual of the Nung