Residential architecture of Dan Lai people
(Baonghean.vn) - Living in the core zone of Pu Mat National Park, the Dan Lai ethnic group is almost entirely dependent on nature and products from the mountains and forests. Therefore, bamboo, reed, and reed are the main materials in the architecture and construction of houses of the people here.
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Located at the source of the Giang River, in the core area of Pu Mat National Park, Bung village, Mon Son commune (Con Cuong) is the main residence of the Dan Lai people. Currently, the village has 115 households with 450 people, all of whom are poor. Photo: HT |
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Living in the core area of Pu Mat National Park, bamboo plays a key role in the construction architecture of the people, from building houses to making fences to protect fields and gardens. Photo: KL |
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All families in Bung village have fences and gates made of bamboo. Photo: HT |
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Bung villagers said that bamboo and bamboo materials taken from the forest will be soaked in rivers and streams to prevent termites. The soaking time is at least 1 month, after which they will be used to build houses and erect fences. Photo: KL |
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The floor and walls are made of bamboo. Photo: HT |
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Bamboo and meters are also used as bridge piers across streams. To reach Co Phat and Bung villages, one must cross 6 bridges. Of these, 3 are temporary bamboo and wooden bridges built by the local government, army and people themselves. Photo: HT |
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| Mrs. La Thi Minh said that bamboo is a plant with many uses and is associated with humans from birth until death. Photo: HT |
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| Currently, with the attention and support of the State, the people of Dan Lai in the Pu Mat forest have acquired a lot of civilized and progressive knowledge. Therefore, many families have used more corrugated iron and steel materials in building houses. "If the roof is thatched with straw, it will be replaced with a new one every few years. Corrugated iron roofing will last for decades" - said Mr. La Van Hung in Bung village. Photo: HT |
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The Dan Lai ethnic minority villages in Mon Son always receive attention and support from the local government and functional forces stationed in the area, especially in guiding people in farming, raising livestock, repairing roads and houses; protecting forests and exploiting forest resources reasonably. Photo: KL |
