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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

 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 an