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Cham people in the Mekong delta province of An Giang live mostly in An Phú, TânChâu, and PhúTân district. They celebrate a month of Ramadan in September of the Islamic lunar calendar, which falls in May or June of the solar calendar. Cham people in An Giang province attend a Ramadan mass. (baoangiang.com.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/ramadan-month-of-the-cham-890258.vov --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Cham people used to have cumbersome procedures for weddings, funerals, and other rituals. Since the Party Central Committee issued a resolution on developing Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity in 1998 and other social movements to build cultural families and lifestyles, the Cham have simplified their rituals to uphold their traditions while reducing expenses. Photo: A wedding ceremony of the Cham in Ninh Thuan province. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/cham-people-refine-worshipping-rituals-887860.vov --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Traditionally, a Thai ethnic man had to stay at his in-laws’ house for 2 to 7 years before bringing his wife home. Although this tradition is no longer practiced, Thai people still observe a singing custom at weddings called “khap xong khuoi, ton pau” which means singing to bid farewell to the son and welcome the new daughter in-law. Photo: A wedding feast of the Thai people in the northern province of Son La. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/thai-singing-to-bid-farewell-to-son-welcome-daughter-inlaw-885485.vov --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The Dao comprise two groups, who speak the Mien and Mun dialects. In religious rites of the Mùn group, there are always Ka Dong men wearing masks with two horns. They are mysterious men representing deities in the Dao rituals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The sound of gongs, gourd clarinets, and drums echoes over mountains and forests from Diom A hamlet, Don Duong district, Lam Dong province. Regular performances have revived the music and dances of the local Chu Ru. Ma Bio plays a gong with a Chu Ru art troupe. (photo: nhandan.com.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/veteran-artist-helps-revive-chu-ru-culture-880664.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The Tho ethnic minority live in mountain communes in Nghe An and Thanh Hoa province. They have maintained their traditional costumes, folk singing, and dancing. Gong playing is an important part of their culture. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/gongs-in-the-life-of-the-tho-874606.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

It’s a Dao tradition that girls must learn to weave, embroider, and make their own clothes when they are little. The embroidery patterns on their clothes reflect the culture and religion of the Dao. Today VOV looks at the brocade weaving and embroidery of the Dao Tiền in Cao Bang province. Photo: Dao Tien women make their traditional clothes. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/brocade-weaving-of-the-dao-tien-group-865089.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

For many generations the Nung An ethnic minority of Phja Thap hamlet have been making incense sticks from natural materials. Phja Thap hamlet at the foot of Ta Hung mountain is famous for its agarwood incense sticks and provides an interesting stop-over on atour of the northern border province of Cao Bang. Photo: A Nung An woman is rolling incense sticks. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/incensemaking-craft-of-the-nung-an-856152.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Sin Ho district in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau is home to the Dao Khau ethnic minority group. Each Dao Khau clan has a set of musical instruments to use at family and community events such as funerals and weddings. The musical instruments are carefully preserved as a family treasure. Photo: A musical troupe performs at a wedding ceremony of the Dao Khau. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/traditional-musical-instruments-of-the-dao-khau-855884.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Of the ethnic groups who live in Ha Giang province, the Giay are clustered mainly in Tát Ngà hamlet, Mèo Vạc district. Recent socio-economic development has made their life easier but has not changed their traditional culture. The Giay still uphold the main elements of their customs and culture, including their traditional drum dancing festival. A man and a woman are selected to beat the drum. (photo: daibieunhandan.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/drum-dance-of-the-giay-851739.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Located 9km from the center of Duong Quy commune in Lao Cai province, Tun Tren hamlet is home to 57 Dao ethnic households. Thanks to the attention of administrations at all levels, livestock development projects, and their own efforts, the Dao people have been improving their living conditions day by day. Trieu Van Ngan, a Tun Tren villager, is feeding horses which bring his family a stable income source. (Photo: Phuong Lien/Laocaitv) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/village-life/dao-ethnic-people-in-lao-cai-escape-poverty-thanks-to-agricultural-projects-837212.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Like other ethnic groups, the Dao in Vietnam’s northwestern region worship their ancestors devotedly. Photo: Worship paintings on the altar of the Dao. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/ancestral-worship-ritual-of-the-dao-829408.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The Thai ethnic minority in Vietnam are famous for their cuisine, particularly a type of grilled stream fish called “Pa pinh top”. Seasoned with special spices and cooked to perfection, “Pa pinh top” never fails to satisfy even the most demanding palates. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/pa-pinh-top-thai-minoritys-signature-grilled-freshwater-fish-827305.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- The Giay in Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province, have a rich culture that includes music and musical instrument. The Pi Le clarinet is a typical woodwind instrument of the Giay. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/pi-le-panpipe-a-traditional-musical-instrument-of-the-giay-826624.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The mosques with their ancient and impressive architecture are where Cham men practice five religious services a day. Cham women are busy at the loom every day. Festivals are rich in spiritual and cultural expressions of the life of the locals. All these have contributed to the special characteristics of Cham ethnic villages at the riverhead of the Mekong Delta. Cham people’s mosques are famous for the arch architecture. (Photo: VOV) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/village-life/cham-ethnic-villages-shine-with-impressive-cultural-characteristics-803702.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The papoose is a popular accessory of Ede women wherever they go. They carry food, farm produce and wood to or from the fields or the market. H Xiu, VOV’s reporter in the Central Highlands reports. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/rattan-papooses-of-the-ede-812926.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Ethnic groups and the administration of the mountain province of Lang Son have effectively preserved folk singing genres such as Then and Luon singing of the Tay, and Sli singing of the Nung. The Association for the Preservation of Folk Singing of ethnic groups in Lang Son has organized activities to promote folk arts and nurture talents. Photo: Then singing performance at a "Going to the field" festival. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/lang-son-provinces-ethnic-groups-preserve-folk-singing-812418.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- Xoang dance has been an inseparable part of Central Highlands culture. Whenever Central Highlanders hold a festival, they play gongs and do Xoang dancing. Photo: Every festival has a gong performance and Xoang dancing https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/xoang-dance-of-the-ba-na-809482.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

For the Red Dao, a ceremonial music band is an important part of happy events such as wedding ceremonies. The cheerful sound of clarinets and drums expresses the joy of the bride, bridegroom, and their guests. (Photo: giaoduc.net.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/music-in-wedding-ritual-of-red-dao-in-lao-cai-province-797578.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

All Thai families in Vietnam’s northern mountainous region have a brass pot. It’s not only cookware but a symbol of prosperity. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/brass-pot-a-necessary-item-of-thai-families-801025.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

After spring dating, when cold wind begins to blow, young ethnic boys and girls in the northwest mountain region decide to get married. The Bo Y in Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai province, observe wedding rituals different from those of other ethnic groups. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

For the Red Dao, a ceremonial music band is an important part of happy events such as wedding ceremonies. The cheerful sound of clarinets and drums expresses the joy of the bride, bridegroom, and their guests. (Photo: giaoduc.net.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/music-in-wedding-ritual-of-red-dao-in-lao-cai-province-797578.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

In modern society, the traditional culture and particularly the ancient language of the Thai people has been increasingly neglected. In an effort to preserve the language, Dien Bien province has opened classes to teach ancient Thai writing. Pic: Teacher Lo Van Cu teaches ancient Thai language. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/ancient-thai-language-preserved-803769.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Khuoi Ky rock village in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province has enchanted many visitors with its architecture of stilt houses built from rocks and the local Tay ethnic people’s culture and lifestyle. The village has changed gradually thanks to homestay services. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/village-life/khuoi-ky-rock-village-offers-communitybased-tourism-services-797427.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- The ethnic Black Thai of Vietnam’s northwestern region value the Pieu scarf as a symbol of love and an important clothing accessory for women. All Black Thai women can weave and embroider Pieu scarves. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/love-in-pieu-scarf-of-thai-women-795275.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The indigo clothes of the Nung in Cao Bang province are distinguishable from others by their designs, which have very few decorations or embroidery. Nung clothing reflects their culture and customs. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/traditional-clothes-of-the-nung-792579.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The Bo Y have the smallest population of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam and live in the northern border province of Ha Giang. During the year, the Bo Y people in Quan Ba district, Ha Giang province have various agricultural rituals to express their gratitude to the deities and ancestors for bumper crop and prosperity. (picture: Lao Cai Newspaper) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/sunday-show/agricultural-rituals-and-wedding-customs-of-the-bo-y-ethnic-people-712652.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- Khuoi Ky village in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province, is famous for its stilt houses built of rocks and its tradition of worshipping the Rock God. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/rock-stilt-houses-of-tay-ethnic-people-in-cao-bang-province-790840.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Lai Chau province in the Northwestern region of Vietnam is known for its magnificent landscapes, rich culture, and great tourist attractions, such as Sin Suoi Ho village, Hoang Lien National Park, the Tien Son Caves, and Ta Leng pine forest. It’s said that this is now the best time to come here and explore the province’s attractions. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/sunday-show/sin-suoi-ho-village-ta-leng-pine-forest-features-magnificent-scenery-ethnic-culture-736937.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- Brocades are typical weaving and sewing products of the Tay people in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. They are well-known for their colorful patterns which have been passed from generation to generation. The craft is most active in Phu Ngoc commune, Ha Quang district. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/weaving-traditional-craft-of-tay-ethnic-minority-788618.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- For the Pa Ko ethnic people, taking care of ancestral tombs is not a family’s private affair, but the responsibility of the whole village. Out of this belief is born the Arieu Ping, which means exhumation, a festival unique to the Pa Ko group. Let’s visit A Bung commune in the central province of Quang Tri to learn about the festival. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/sunday-show/arieu-ping-the-reburial-festival-of-the-pa-ko-782383.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- Sour pork is a specialty of the Muong ethnic minority living in Thanh Son district, Phu Tho province, in Vietnam’s northern midland. This is the mainstay of the Muong people’s Lunar New Year feast. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/sour-pork-specialty-of-muong-ethnic-minority-in-phu-tho-province-786571.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- Dien Bien province is home to about 6,000 Dao people of the Red Dao, Dao Quan Chet, and Dao Khau branches. The Dao observe many religious and cultural ceremonies and festivals. Worthy of note is their Fire Dance Festival. Today VOV will spotlight the fire dance of the Red Dao in Huoi Sau hamlet, Nam Pho district. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/fire-dance-of-red-dao-in-dien-bien-province-784366.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- The Thai in Son La province have many cultural and ritual customs. Planting or hanging Ta dieu is a typical rite which has been handed down from generation to generation. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/ta-dieu-a-religious-symbol-of-the-thai-782625.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- The Red Dao have many observances throughout the year, such as abstention day after the Forest Worship on the first day of a New Year and Days of the Wind and Thunderbolt Deities. Let’s explore what the Red Dao do on the Day for the Thunderbolt Deity. http://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/red-dao-observe-day-for-thunderbolt-deity-779827.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- The White Thai ethnic minority celebrate their Xip Xi Festival on the 14th day of the 7th lunar month in the leisure time before the fall harvest. http://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/xip-xi-festival-of-the-white-thai-778707.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- The Phuoc Cat commune in Lam Dong Province has done well in raising cattle and making brocades and wine for tourism. In 2015, Phuoc Cat was recognized as a role model in the movement of new-style rural development. We will tell you more about the changes in the ethnic minority-inhabited Phuoc Cat commune. http://vovworld.vn/en-US/village-life/changes-recognized-in-phuoc-cat-lam-dong-province-771343.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

- The Lu ethnic minority of Lai Chau province have long earned their living by growing cotton, raising silkworms, spinning thread and weaving fabrics. The colorful patterns on their clothes depict trees, plants, and flowers to adorn Lu women’s beauty. Lu women still weave, embroider, and sew turbans, blouses, skirts and belts, preserving a long standing cultural tradition. Link full: http://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/traditional-costumes-of-the-lu-ethnic-minority-776327.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

-Brocade weaving, an age-old craft of the Van Kieu – PaCo in the central province of Quang Tri, has faded into obscurity due to the commercial production of modern fashion. To restore the craft, local administrators have organized weaving workshops to help people earn extra income and encourage the traditional clothes be worn at community festivals, and as work uniforms. “Colorful Vietnam, Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups” segment will introduce you to the activities that are helping the Van Kieu – Pa Co keep the art of brocade weaving alive. A Bung commune, where brocade weaving craft has developed the most in Dakrong district, has four production teams. Craftswoman Doan Thi Nga said it takes them three to five days to weave a piece of brocade cloth and two to three days to tailor a set of clothes. The production has earned them extra income, restored the traditional craft, and met their passion for creating beautiful brocade fabric. Mrs. Nga said it’s not merely weaving beautiful fabric for particular clothes and occasions, it’s about preserving the history and soul of the Van Kieu – Pa Co. “This is the traditional crafthanded down by our ancestors. It’s my passion and occupation. I don’t want it to fade,” said Nga. Ho Van Hien, Vice Chairman of A Bung commune’s People’s Committee, introduces the brocade products made by A Bung's Brodcade Weaving Club. A Bung commune authorities made staff uniforms of brocade fabric to help promote weaving production. Ho Van Hien, Vice Chairman of A Bung commune’s People’s Committee, said brocade products are widely promoted and more people wear Van Kieu – Pa Co traditional clothes to festivals and ceremonies such as weddings and funerals. “Besides doing farm work, the women weave brocade to earn money. The local administration has encouraged state employees, teachers, and students to wear traditional clothes to offices and schools on Monday,” Hien said. Ho Thi Kim Cuc, Vice Chairwoman of Dakrong district’s People’s Committee, said the government and organizations have helped villages restore traditional crafts including brocade weaving. “Brocade weaving had fallen into oblivion some years ago. We have called on organizations to help local people revive the craft and promote its advantages,” said Cuc. Thanh Hieu – To Tuan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The Tay often stage stick puppetry at their New Year’s celebration and also at the Going to the Field Festival, a custom that has existed for more than 200 years. Stick puppetry shows draw materials from the daily lives of the villagers, and are done in the interest of entertainment, their wishes for a peaceful year and bumper crop, and to honor the academic achievements of certain villagers. (photo: dantocmiennui.vn) http://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/stick-puppetry-of-the-tay-774521.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

The Thai people living in Vietnam’s northwestern region highly treasure silver. They use and gift silver jewelry and products at important events such as weddings and religious ceremonies. Silver is a precious metal but the Thai don’t use it silver monetarily. They make silver jewelry and other items to use as dowry and gifts. They believe that wearing silver bracelets and necklaces can help them avoid catching a cold or getting sick. “Silver is a valuable metal. In the past, silver was used as currency but poor families commonly didn’t have access to it. Now every family keeps silver as a precious assetand a good luck charm. They have a folk remedy to treat flu and fever by wrapping a silver coin, the white of a boiled egg, and some loose hair in a handkerchief and rubbing it over the neck and back of the sick person,” Tong Van Hia, a shaman in Mong hamlet, Son La province, explained. The Thai have a wedding custom that the groom must give silver jewelry and items to his bride and her parents as wedding presents. Rich families will prepare many silver wedding presents. “According to Thai custom, the groom’s family prepares a bun of artificial hair and a silver brooch for the bride to tie her hair. If the groom can afford it, he will give his bride silver bracelets and key chains. The gifts for his parents-in-law must include some silver coins,” said Shaman Tong Van Hia. Silver accessories adorn Thai women’s beauty. A Thai woman uses a silver brooch to tie her hair into a tall bun on top of her head to indicate that she has gotten married. They wear silver rings, necklaces, bracelets, and chains and their blouses have silver buttons in the shape of butterflies. “Thai women must wear silver bracelets, rings, and brooches. For celebratory events we must have silver waist chains. We even borrow silver chains from others to wear when we are singing. It’s thought to be most beautiful to wear 4 to 5 chains on your waist,” said Quang Thi Loi in Giang Lac hamlet, Son La city. At present, there are several types of jewelry made from a variety of different materials, but silver remains valuable in the life of the Thai. To Tuan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

Indigo is a dominant color of clothes of many Vietnamese ethnic groups. The Tay in the northern region say that the tradition of using the indigo plant to dye fabric is derived from a folktale of the faithful love of a young couple. Ever since, indigo, adeep midnight blue, represents faithfulness and deep sincerity. http://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/indigo-clothes-of-the-tay-770494.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support

-Brocade weaving, an age-old craft of the Van Kieu – PaCo in the central province of Quang Tri, has faded into obscurity due to the commercial production of modern fashion. To restore the craft, local administrators have organized weaving workshops to help people earn extra income and encourage the traditional clothes be worn at community festivals, and as work uniforms. “Colorful Vietnam, Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups” segment will introduce you to the activities that are helping the Van Kieu – Pa Co keep the art of brocade weaving alive. Link full: http://vovworld.vn/en-US/colorful-vietnamvietnams-54-ethnic-groups/van-kieupa-ko-revive-traditional-broacade-weaving-769020.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vn54ethnic/support