(VOVworld) – The long house, which accommodates several generations of a clan, typifies the Ede ethnic group’s matriarchy. Whenever a girl living in a house gets married, the house is lengthened by one compartment. There’s a saying that compares the house to the distance the sound of a gong travels because when a gong is struck at one end of the house, its sound is barely heard at the other end.

(VOVworld) - The Ede ethnic group’s matriarchal system is reflected in family, social relations, housing architecture and musical instruments.

(VOVworld) – The Ede ethnic group live mostly in Vietnam’s central and central highlands region. Their traces are reflected in epics, architecture, fine arts and folklore. Ede families are still matriarchal.

(VOVworld) – Xip Xi festival of the white Thai ethnic group in Son La province is held on the 14th day of the 7th lunar month. The festival pays tribute to the Thai ancestors and takes special care of the younger generations.

(VOVworld) – The culture of an ethnic minority group is under threat of extinction as modern society develops. The Thai ethnic group in Muong Lay township of Dien Bien province has their own way to preserve the best of their traditions.

(VOVworld) – Visitors to Dien Bien are impressed by the province’s efforts to preserve ethnic cultural values, including costumes, housing, daily activities and rituals. Their traditional distinctive cuisine also makes the Thai ethnic culture special.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s northwestern region is endowed with beautiful landscape and a traditional dance called Xoe. Xoe dance of the Thai ethnic group is also a language to express human feelings.

(VOVworld) – Golden rice fields stretch out along the entrance path to Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien province. At this time of the year, the Thai ethnic group in Muong Phang are preparing a feast for the New Rice Festival.

(VOVworld) – The black and white Thai women are differentiated by their costumes. Khan Pieu, a traditional scarf, makes black Thai women unique and attractive. Each scarf tells a story about the wearers’ feelings and character through patterns and colors.

(VOVworld) – The Thai ethnic group lives in various regions of Vietnam and their costumes differ by region. On today’s edition of Colorful Vietnam-Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, VOV reporter Lan Anh gives an insight into the costumes of the white Thai in Muong Lay district, Dien Bien province.