The Muong ethnic minority people in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh persist in preserving unique traditional values of both tangible and intangible heritage.
 
Giang Mo village, surrounded by vast green forests, is ideal for people to escape from the constant noise and traffic congestion of cities.
Located in Binh Thanh commune, Cao Phong districts, some 12km from Hoa Binh City, the village leans against Cham Mountain, with small houses built on stilts along the Cai stream.
A winding paved road takes visitors to the local Muong community with a total of more than 100 houses on stilts, which has become a popular destination for tourists.
At first sight they are in all impressed by the friendly and hospitable smiles appearing on the face of villagers, who say, "Please climb up to have a cup of tea with us!"
Tourism services have gradually improved the living conditions of Muong villagers but their traditional lifestyle and customs remain with the passage of time. On this account, the village has been considered as a Muong culture centre.
Along with intangible heritage like songs, dances and other cultural values, the Muong families keep very old things like water pipes, rice mortars (powered by water stream), crossbows and farm tools, mostly made of natural materials like timber and bamboo. Some families still weave cloth with traditional looms and hope to hand down the skills of making colourful brocade items to next generations.


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