Ha Giang is the northernmost province of the country, where you will feel relaxed when admiring and immersing yourself in the beauty of the plateau. Not only is there majestic nature, but there are also ethnic people who create a unique feature for Ha Giang. And let’s learn about the ethnic groups living here with Halo.
1. Mong ethnic group
At the top of the list of ethnic groups in Ha Giang, the Mong ethnic group makes up the majority of Ha Giang’s population. This ethnic group in Ha Giang is divided into two groups: White Mong and Flower Mong. The Mong people here are famous for their rocky hillside farming to grow corn, rice and a variety of other crops.
The traditional costumes of Mong women are very unique because they are made from brocade fabric, including a blouse, skirt and belt with a low-cut shirt with a short bib, leggings, etc. Their skirts are often conical and sometimes tube-shaped. When worn, it is folded on both sides. The Mong people’s costumes are colorful, eye-catching and their pride. You will see this when you go on a tour of Ha Giang..
Regarding houses, Mong people’s houses are built of earth and have 3 rooms: the middle room is used to worship ancestors and the remaining 2 rooms are for living and activities.
Regarding the beliefs and customs of the Mong people, they are very diverse and unique. Some of their main worshiping ceremonies include worshiping the door ghost, the big witch,…
2. Dao ethnic group
Dao ethnic group in Ha Giang includes Red Dao, Tien Dao, Ao Dai Dao, Lo Giang Dao,… Each ethnic group has different aspects in life and culture but they all live by slash-and-burn farming with terraced fields. In addition, the Dao people also make a living from many other crafts such as forging, casting jewelry, embroidering flowers on fabric, etc.
Dao people when traveling Ha Giang tourism you will see them in stilt houses and earthen houses. They have an extremely complex and diverse religious culture. It can be said that worship and magic are very unique cultural features of them.
3. Tay ethnic people
The Tay ethnic people, along with the Mong and Dao people, are the 3 ethnic groups with the largest population – you will see this when you go on a tour of Ha Giang. They live by growing wet rice at the foot of the mountains along the river or on the fields. Some handicrafts are also very developed such as the production of agricultural tools, weaving, pottery, wooden objects, etc. And their weaving is also a very popular main handicraft.
The Tay people’s houses are stilt houses thatched with palm leaves or thatch. The Tay people’s cultural beliefs are also extremely diverse with offerings related to people, production, etc.
4. Nung ethnic people
The Nung ethnic people in Ha Giang live mainly by farming and have irrigation and cultivation techniques,… Their handicrafts are also diverse with main occupations such as forging, casting, carpentry, weaving,…
The Nung people often live in valleys on hillsides or along rivers, streams,… so they have a very developed livestock industry. Their houses are stilt houses with the outer room for ancestor worship and reserved for men, while women will live in the inner room. In terms of culture and customs, the Nung people’s wedding customs are quite special and unique: The boy’s maternal uncle
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