|
Location: Cat Cat Village is 2km from Sapa
Townlet, Sapa District.
Characteristics: This is an age-old village
of H'Mong ethnic group remaining unique customs and practices that are lots in other
villages.
Visitors to Cat Cat have an opportunity to admire a lively and colorful picture.
That is the image of young women sitting by looms with colorful pieces of brocade
decorated with designs of flowers and birds. When these pieces of brocade are finished,
they are dyed and embroidered with beautiful designs. A noteworthy is that H’Mong
women use plants and leaves to dye these brocade fabrics. And then they roll a round
and smooth section of wood covered with wax on fabrics to polish them, making their
colors durable.
In addition to the brocade weaving craft, many residents in Cat Cat are good at
manipulating gold and silver jewelry. Their products are fairly sophisticated, especially
jewelry for women.
In addition to the brocade weaving craft, many residents in Cat Cat are good at
manipulating gold and silver jewelry. Their products are fairly sophisticated, especially
jewelry for women.
 |
|
|
Tourists to Cat Cat are most attracted by its unique customs, including the custom
of “pulling wife”. A man can ask his friends to lure a girl he likes to his house
and keeps her there in three days. During these days, if the girl agrees to become
his wife, a wedding will be held. However, the girl can happily go home after three
days if she does not like him.
Traditional houses of H’Mong people in Cat Cat have three rooms with three doors
and covered with po mu wood roof. In the house there are three columns that stand
in round or square stones. The walls are made from sawn timber. The main door is
always closed and only opens when people in the house organize important events.
Altar, inlaid floor containing food, places for sleeping, kitchen and receiving
guests are indispensable parts of the houses.
Visitors to Cat Cat Village can discover countless unique features of H’Mong.
|
