Simple thatched roof

Simple country cake
Simple but lovely!

Simple and rustic, the thatched houses not only represent the characteristics of life in the river region but also the cultural beauty of the people of Ca Mau , which is still preserved today in the flow of modern life.

The house is called a thatched house because it is roofed with leaves of the water coconut tree. The leaves are cut, torn in half, then dried until the leaves are completely dry before being used to roof the house. The roofing rope is made from the stems of the water coconut tree. The house frame is usually made from mangrove, cajuput, bamboo, etc. The characteristic of a thatched house in the countryside of Ca Mau is usually built from 1-3 rooms, 2 lean-tos, quite simple. Usually, the thicker the roof the worker covers, the more beautiful, durable and cooler the house is compared to a thin roof. After the house is roofed, the largest and longest water coconut leaves are used to cover the roof to prevent rain leaks.

After cutting the leaves, tear them in half and let the leaf stems dry before thatching the house.

The process of roofing a thatched house is very simple.

Nowadays, when land is cleared for agriculture, the number of water coconut trees is decreasing. Along with the increasingly developed economy , new construction materials such as tiles, tol... are very convenient and durable, so most people build houses with solid concrete. However, many people still keep thatched houses to use as storage places, cool houses. Especially, at eco-tourism destinations in the Ca Mau river region, most people doing tourism still use water coconut leaves to build houses, which are very good at soundproofing, creating a cool space, close to the ecological environment and serving tourists, entertainment, and relaxation.

The thatched house is peaceful at night.

Thatched houses with strong riverine features at ECO Tourist Area, Tran Van Thoi district.

A simple thatched house was built in the Ca Mau Museum grounds to display and introduce products during holidays and Tet.

The model of a thatched house in an ancient forest village recreated in Mui Ca Mau National Park has attracted many visitors and souvenir photo takers.