Runner-up Kha Thi Tho spreads the vibrant colors of Thai brocade in the "Colors of the Village" program.
Miss Ethnic Tourism Vietnam 2025 runner-up Kha Thi Tho had a meaningful journey accompanying the television program "Colors of the Village" of Nghe An Newspaper and Radio and Television – where she directly played the role of presenter and introduced the most authentic footage about Thai brocade.
Taking viewers into the world of weaving practiced by the Thai ethnic group.
Not only did Kha Thi Tho appear as a beautiful guest, but she also joined MC Tran Do and artisan Sam Thi Bich from Ban Hoa Tien, Quy Chau, in directly participating in each stage of the crafting process to create a complete brocade fabric.
In this journey, viewers will join Kha Thi Tho in discovering how the Thai people dye their silk, using various forest leaves to create natural, long-lasting colors without the need for harmful chemicals. Each silk thread, after being dyed, undergoes a meticulous drying and rinsing process under the sun and wind of the western region of Nghe An province, preparing for its initial shaping.
Sitting beside a traditional loom, runner-up Kha Thi Tho and other artisans will decipher the meaning of unique patterns such as rhombus shapes, bauhinia flowers, elephants, ducks, etc. Each thread tells a story of love for nature and people, woven by Thai women through generations.
"The Colors of the Village" is a television series promoting and introducing the unique culture of Western Nghe An, especially the Customs and traditions need to be preserved and maintained.
The program is presented in the form of a documentary-style cultural tourism experience, aiming to introduce and honor the beauty of traditional culture. The cultures of the Thai, Mong, Tho, Kho Mu, O Du, and Dan Lai ethnic groups will be recreated to affirm the vitality and richness of Nghe An's culture.
Brocade fabrics nurture a spirit of national pride.
Few people know that Kha Thi Tho was born and raised in the cradle of Thai culture in western Nghe An province. Therefore, from a young age, she was familiar with the rhythmic clicking of looms on the porch, and the meticulous needlework that her grandmother and mother poured into each skirt and Piêu scarf. For her, brocade is not simply clothing, but a symbol of the soul, skill, and historical flow of the Thai people.
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By participating in the program, Kha Thi Tho skillfully collaborated with artisans to vividly introduce the most unique characteristics of Thai brocade in western Nghe An province to the public. At the same time, she gained valuable knowledge, a deeper understanding of her roots, and added motivation to her journey of preserving and promoting the beautiful traditional cultural values of her people.
Traditional colors are ready to shine on television.
The journey of runner-up Kha Thi Tho in the highlands of Nghe An has proven one thing: Beauty lies not only in appearance but also in the humanistic values and practical actions they contribute to the community. With genuine love and youthful enthusiasm, this Thai ethnic girl is diligently weaving a vibrant tapestry where traditional culture blends with modern life.
This special program is expected to offer a perspective that is both visual and insightful, helping viewers, especially the younger generation, to better understand and appreciate the value of labor and artistry hidden behind each traditional brocade garment.
The vivid and authentic footage, rich in the cultural colors of the Thai ethnic group, by runner-up Kha Thi Tho in the program "Colors of the Village" will officially be broadcast on Thursday evening, May 28th, on NTV and the digital platforms of Nghe An Newspaper and Radio and Television.