Peaceful life beside the Truong Son mountain range.

The majestic Truong Son mountain range, the section running through the three provinces of Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien Hue, is home to many ethnic groups belonging to the Bru - Van Kieu subgroup, such as the Bru, Van Kieu, Ma Coong, Tri, and Khua…

Beneath the vast green canopy of the forest, amidst towering mountains, perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist, the people of various ethnic groups live in close harmony with nature and preserve many unique customs and beliefs.

Nestled along the forests, rivers, and streams, the people live in small stilt houses consisting of three or four rooms, forming a vil (village). All community activities are managed by a leader called the xuất vil (village chief or elder).

When the village has an important occasion such as a festival or event, the village elder will be the highest-ranking representative to perform rituals to the ancestors and deities through traditional ceremonies.

Photos: Nguyen Hai, Vinh Quy, Luong Sang, Tan Thanh, Duc Thanh

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