A woman from the Ta Oi group weaves zeng cloth (Photo: vtv.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – A wide range of cultural activities themed "Summer Flavour forChildren" will take place throughout July at the Vietnam National Villagefor Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Son Tay township.
The activities aim to praise the role and responsibility of young people in thecommunity and introduce culture and customs of various ethnic minority groups.
“MySummer Days” programme will continue throughout July with exhibitions and folkgames and making kites as well as lessons on traditional instruments.
Variousfolk games from ethnic minority groups like nem pao (ballthrowing) of the Mong, day gay (stick pushing) of the Muong, toma le (game with local nuts) of the Thai, and nem vong (ringthrowing) of the Co Tu will be introduced in the programme.
Childrenwill be taught how to recycle plastic objects to compete in a contest titled “ASmall Act with Big Pile of Plastic Waste” at the site.
Traditionaltextile weaving will be presented at the village through live performances byartisans.
Thegroups include Thai, Muong, Kho Mu with traditional brocade; Mong with linenweaving; Ta oi group with zeng brocade, which has beenrecognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the culture ministry.
Zeng brocade cloth iscreated from cloth threads and beads, which is used in various utensils.
The artof weaving zeng cloth, which is a special feature in the Ta oi’sculture, praises the role of women in society. Mothers teach the art to youngwomen, who reach marriage age. The future bride should give a piece of zeng clothto her husband’s family as a gift. The delicate weaved cloth will reflect theskill of the bride.-VNA
