Category Archives: History & Culture

The Khmu: A Story of Mountains, People, and Culture

The Khmu are one of the long-established ethnic communities of Southeast Asia, living mainly in...

The Mảng People in the Cultural Landscape of Northwestern Vietnam

The Mảng are one of Vietnam’s officially recognized ethnic groups, living mainly in Lai Châu...

The Mạ People – A Cultural Heritage Along the Dong Nai River

Amid the mountains of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and the upper reaches of the Dong Nai...

Exploring Khmer Culture Through Apsara Dance and Traditional Arts

When people think of Khmer culture, images of ancient temples, the architectural legacy of Angkor,...

Into the World of the Kháng: Flavors, Festivals, and Mountain Traditions

Far from the busy cities, the mountains of northwestern Vietnam are home to many ethnic...

H’rê Culture: Life, Rice Fields, and the Sound of Three Gongs

In the green mountains of Central Vietnam, the H’rê people have preserved a distinctive cultural...

The Jeh-Tariang People: Highland Culture and Traditional Life

In the mountainous landscapes of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, the Jeh-Tariang people have preserved a distinctive...

Exploring Co Tu Culture in the Truong Son Mountains

Stretching across the mountainous landscapes of Central Vietnam, the Truong Son Mountains are home to...

The K’Ho People: Heritage of Vietnam’s Central Highlands

In the cool mountain landscapes of Lâm Đồng, the K’Ho people have preserved a distinctive...

The Cor People: Culture and Traditions in Central Vietnam

The Cor people, also known as Co, Col, or Cùa, are an ethnic community living...