Unique cultural identities of Dao ethnic people in Bac Giang

Updated: 16:29, 21/04/2020

(BGO) – The Dao ethnic people in the northern province of Bac Giang has about 10,000 people residing at 4 mountainous districts of Son Dong, Luc Ngan, Luc Nam and Yen The in which Son Dong district has the most crowded population.

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Previously, Dao ethnic people live a nomadic life and practise shifting farming. Though the life and production are now settled, their traditional customs and habits remain unchanged. They still preserve the unique cultural identities and unite with other peoples in the province to build happy and prosperous life.

The ethnic women in Na Lang hamlet, Phong Minh commune (Luc Ngan district) preserve the traditional costume.

The Dao young girl in Na Hin hamlet, Van Son commune (Son Dong district).

Ban Cuong, the older in Thanh Chung hamlet, Tay Yen Tu town preserves the Dao writing.

The Dao ethnic people in Tay Yen Tu town grow herbal plants to make traditional medicine.

Preparing bride costume in wedding day.

Cap sac or grown-up ritual is the unique cultural identity of Dao ethnic people.

The Dao in Dong Vuong commune (Yen The district) enjoy the festival.

The Dao perform Soong hao in Kim Son commune (Luc Ngan district).

The locals enjoy clean water in Van Non hamlet, Luc Son commune (Luc Nam district).

A corner at Mung hamlet, Duong Huu commune (Son Dong district) which is resided by all Dao ethnic people.

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Viet Hung