Lighting up the soul of Stieng culture

In the remote commune of Long Ha, about 130km from the center of Dong Nai province, there is a special cultural highlight - village 2. Here, the Stieng ethnic people always strive to preserve and promote two precious heritages: gongs and brocade weaving, as if preserving their own souls.

For the Stieng people, the sound of gongs is not just a sound but the breath of life; and the color of brocade is not simply clothing but a story of pride, of the skillful hands that weave national identity.

In the peaceful space of the countryside, the sound of gongs and the colors of brocade blend together, creating a unique cultural identity, the pride of the locality. These two cultural sources, if connected with community tourism, will open up a direction for sustainable economic development.

Members of the gong team of village 2 enthusiastically practice traditional gong pieces, preparing for the festival season - where the sounds echo in the heart of Long Ha homeland.

Long Ha commune authorities visited and encouraged the gong team of village 2 - a resource to preserve and spread the cultural identity of the Stieng ethnic group.

Mrs. Thi Phot (right cover) and other women in the village weave colorful brocades of tradition and love for their homeland.

Artisan Dieu Ly Minh (standing) and members of the gong team of village 2 actively preserve national culture and at the same time pass on the passion to the younger generation.

Stieng brocade patterns are brilliant and delicate, containing the soul of mountainous women, preserving the national spirit through every stitch.

Wearing brocade costumes, the gong team of village 2 practices diligently every day. The sound of gongs resounds throughout the countryside, connecting generations of Stieng people in solidarity and pride.

Gongs and brocades are the soul and love of the Stieng people, preserved and cultivated every day in village 2, demonstrating the great love of the people for the national culture. Thanks to that, the heritage is not only preserved but also spread, contributing to nurturing the livelihood and national pride in the community of Vietnamese ethnic groups.

Quoc Phong

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/tin-moi/202511/thap-sang-hon-van-hoa-stieng-4700ff1/