The life of the Mong people at the foot of Pu Xai mountain
(Baonghean.vn) - At the foot of Pu Xai mountain, Na Ngoi commune, Ky Son district are Mong villages with a slow pace of life and preserving ancient cultural features...
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Buoc Mu village, Na Ngoi commune, is inherently very difficult to access. Just over a year ago, no one would have thought that there would be a smooth asphalt road passing through the residence of this Mong community. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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However, the "upgrade" in traffic seems to have little effect on the old features that have existed for many generations in the community. At the foot of the mountain, the residents here still arrange their houses in small groups facing each other. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Next to these houses is a common granary for the whole group. The arrangement of the residents of Buoc Mu village is somewhat different from other Mong villages. Photo: Huu Vi |
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On every house there are wooden knives. This is the way the Mong people ward off evil spirits that harm people's lives, according to the community's beliefs. Photo: Huu Vi |
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Mong women make wine. This job has been maintained by women for many generations. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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In the Mong people's house here, a stove made of clay is a familiar item. However, this stove is no longer used today. Photo: Huu Vi |
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On the walls of the houses, men hang panpipes and other Mong musical instruments. Photo: Huu Vi |
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The place of worship of the Mong people in Buoc Mu village is located in the middle of the main room of the house. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Pots of onions planted on the roof to prevent free-range animals from destroying the house. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The family man had just returned home from the fields in the late afternoon. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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A couple in Xieng Xi village are diligently working to reclaim rice fields. They only rest when the chickens are ready to be put in the coop. Photo: Huu Vi |