Nha Lang is the headquarters of a muong where all of the muong’s affairs are settled. It symbolizes the power of Lang (landlord) as well as the prosperity of the muong (Photo: VNA)
Nha Lang is the headquarters of a muong where all of the muong’s affairs are settled. It symbolizes the power of Lang (landlord) as well as the prosperity of the muong (Photo: VNA)
Inside the main part of a Nha Lang (Photo: VNA)
Inside the main part of a Nha Lang (Photo: VNA)
The main entrance door of a Nha Lang. In front is a khap, a bamboo floor for drying rice, maize, and clothing (Photo: VNA)
The main entrance door of a Nha Lang. In front is a khap, a bamboo floor for drying rice, maize, and clothing (Photo: VNA)
A big stove for cooking in a Lang’s family (Photo: VNA)
A big stove for cooking in a Lang’s family (Photo: VNA)
Gongs are displayed to decorate a Nha Lang (Photo: VNA)
Gongs are displayed to decorate a Nha Lang (Photo: VNA)
Old rifles are hung in the main part of the house (Photo: VNA)
Old rifles are hung in the main part of the house (Photo: VNA)
Objects used for officiating (Photo: VNA)
Objects used for officiating (Photo: VNA)
Farming tools of the ancient Muong (Photo: VNA)
Farming tools of the ancient Muong (Photo: VNA)
Farming tools of the ancient Muong (Photo: VNA)
Farming tools of the ancient Muong (Photo: VNA)
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Nha Lang features Muong culture

Nha Lang (House of Lang- the landlord class of the Muong) is regarded as a symbol of power in the ancient society of Muong, one of the four largest ethnic groups in Vietnam.