Preserving ethnic cultural values

BHG - Traditional crafts in Meo Vac District have been preserved and developed, contributing to safeguarding cultural value and ​​creating jobs and increasing people's income.

The Lo Lo ethnic weaving and embroidery craft village in Sang Pa A village, Meo Vac Town, is one of the typical craft villages in Ha Giang Province. It is home to more than 90 households, of which 24 households are engaged in garment making.

Their products include fabrics, clothes, wall hangings, and bright-coloured scarves imbued with unique cultural features of the Lo Lo ethnic people.

Mong ethnic people in Meo Vac District preserve their traditional weaving craft.

Lung Thi Minh, a villager, shared that during their free time, local women gather to weave and embroider, thus exchanging experiences and creating community cohesion. The craft generates monthly income of 5 million - 6 million VND for each person.

In Sung Mang commune, Sung Nhi B Village, the Dao ethnic costume weaving and embroidery craft village is also developing strongly with 40 participating households.

The embroidered products are delicately made, reflecting the Dao ethnic cultural identity. Thanks to the collaboration with the Dao Ethnic Costume Sewing Cooperative in Sung Mang Commune, all products are fully consumed, helping households increase their income and product reputation.

Meo Vac District has many traditional craft villages with typical products such as ‘quay tau’ (basket), ‘khen’ (Mong ethnic panpipes), plowshares, and ethnic costumes.

Three craft villages are recognised by the Provincial People's Committee, including one making corn wine with leaf yeast in Ha Ia Village (Can Chu Phin Commune), the craft village of making Dao ethnic costumes (Sung Mang Commune) and the craft village of weaving Lo Lo ethnic costumes (Sang Pa A Village, Meo Vac Town).

However, industrialisation and modernisation pose great challenges. Many craft villages only operate at a moderate level due to a lack of young human resources and inheritance between generations.

Vice Chairman of Meo Vac District People's Committee Ngo Manh Cuong emphasised that craft villages are not only places where traditional culture is preserved but they are also attractive tourism products.

In the coming time, the district will integrate craft villages with tourism development, culture preservation, and new rural areas building. The local authorities will invest in infrastructure, protect the environment, develop raw material areas and boost promotional activities. These solutions will help craft villages develop sustainably, contributing to the overall development of the district.

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