At Hoa Mi Kindergarten, we witnessed the vibrant atmosphere of a hands-on experience exploring the traditional weaving craft of the Thai ethnic group, with the participation of nearly 100 parents and students. Under the guidance of the mothers and grandmothers, the children directly observed each stage, from setting up the loom and using the shuttle to creating patterns on the brocade fabric. Ms. Cam Thuy Linh, Principal of Hoa Mi Kindergarten, shared: "This activity helps students gain more interesting experiences, learn about the life around them, and the cultural identity associated with the locality. Through this, it helps them shape their awareness of the beauty of their ethnic culture, and awakens their love and passion for exploration ."
The preservation of brocade weaving in Ta Khoa commune is being gradually implemented through various solutions tailored to local conditions. The commune encourages older women to directly teach the younger generation. Weaving classes are organized flexibly at village cultural centers or in homes, attracting a large number of people, especially young people. Mr. Lu Van Tuyen, Vice Chairman of the Commune People's Committee, said: Recognizing that preserving and promoting traditional cultural values, including the brocade weaving of the Thai ethnic group, is an important task, the commune focuses on promoting brocade products in various locations; encouraging the formation of production groups to help the weaving craft develop stably and sustainably.
Ta Khoa commune has established a Thai ethnic cultural heritage preservation club with nearly 70 members, from young to old, actively participating in preserving and passing on the traditional brocade weaving craft within the community. Ms. Lu Thi Dieu, the club's leader, said: "The members maintain the weaving craft, both to meet their daily needs and to create marketable products to increase their income. The club also utilizes garden land to grow cotton and indigo, gradually restoring the traditional production process."
Beyond just production, club members also directly instruct new members and local youth in weaving techniques, actively participating in cultural activities and festivals to introduce and promote brocade products, gradually expanding their market. Currently, the club's products such as scarves, bags, skirts, and woven fabrics are sold for prices ranging from 50,000 to 300,000 VND, depending on the type, providing income for members and motivating the club to continue maintaining its traditional craft.
Having learned to weave from a young age, Ms. Lu Thi Hac from Khoa village has been involved in the craft for over 50 years. Ms. Hac said: "To weave a complete product requires many steps, from selecting the yarn and dyeing it to setting up the loom, weaving each stitch, and creating the patterns. Each piece of fabric demands patience, meticulousness, and dedication from the weaver. Therefore, I always hope that the younger generation will continue to learn and preserve this traditional craft so that it does not fade away over time."
In Ta Khoa commune today, amidst the traditional stilt houses, the rhythmic sound of weaving looms still resonates, serving as a enduring bridge between tradition and the present, allowing the brocade weaving craft to develop in conjunction with tourism , contributing to the preservation of ethnic cultural identity.
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