The skillful hands of the Mong chief's wife

July 5, 2016 08:48

(Baonghean.vn) - Mrs. Lau Y Xi, 44 years old, in Son Ha village, Ta Ca commune (Ky Son) is not only known as the wife of Mr. Vu Chong Pao - Mong leader in Nghe An, Hero of the People's Armed Forces, former Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Son district, Mrs. Y Xi is also loved by the Mong community for her talented hands in preserving the traditional costumes of her people.

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Mrs. Lau Y Xi (right) was formerly Vice President of the Women's Union of Huoi Tu commune. She is famous for her skillful hands in creating traditional costumes of the Mong people.
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The patterns and motifs on the Mong people's costumes are all hand-embroidered by her.
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Ms. Lau Y Xi said: “I started learning to embroider Mong clothes when I was 6 years old, and it gradually became a passion. To make a costume, it takes a lot of time and effort, but instead, I can preserve the unique culture of my people through each product.”
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Mrs. Y Xi said it takes a day to embroider a scarf to wrap around the waist.
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The Mong people take special care in their traditional costumes. In the picture is a belt that costs 5 million VND.
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And it takes more than 10 days to complete an entire belt. This belt set costs 3 million VND.
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The Mong costumes are elaborately made by Ms. Lau Y Xi and have some innovations to suit the trend but still retain the unique characteristics of her people.
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The belt of the costume is also very meticulously crafted and colorful.
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The black shirt is combined with diverse patterns and lines. When worn by Mong girls, it is often combined with a white skirt to participate in traditional festivals.
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The Mong woman's hat was made by Mrs. Lau Y Xi.
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During festivals, the Mong people still proudly wear traditional costumes to affirm their ethnic identity.
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In the joy of the Mong people going to the festival, there is the joy of Mrs. Lau Y Xi, she has contributed to preserving the cultural identity of her community.

Vuong Van - Lu Phu

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