K'Ho brocade, cultural identity of the Central Highlands

Besides the cultural space of gong music and traditional festivals, the vibrant colors of brocade have become an indispensable part of the daily lives of the ethnic groups in the Central Highlands, closely linked to their long-standing cultural identity and traditions. Central Highlands brocade is not only a beautiful work of art but also a symbol of taboos, loyalty, and pride in their ethnic cultural identity. Brocade in general, and the brocade of the K'Ho people in Lam Dong in particular, possesses a refined beauty that is both captivating and characteristic of the mountainous region, reflecting the deep connection between people and nature. Each brocade product is a unique work of art, created by the skillful hands and creative souls of K'Ho artisans.

Join Vietnam.vn in exploring the traditional brocade weaving craft of the Central Highlands through the video "K'Ho Brocade, the Cultural Identity of the Central Highlands" by author A LY SÊ. This video was filmed in Lam Dong province and submitted to the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications . At the foot of Lang Biang mountain lies the home of the K'Ho people, who still maintain the traditional craft of weaving brocade, a fabric passed down through generations. K'Ho brocade is used in daily life, from familiar household items like baby carriers to clothing worn during festivals, celebrations, and weddings, with the hope that K'Ho traditional clothing will be preserved for future generations. In 2024, the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest will continue to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website.   https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The competition aims to honor individuals and groups with positive informational products that make practical contributions to promoting a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world . Through this, it helps people at home, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends access authentic images of Vietnam, its people, its achievements in ensuring human rights, and towards a happy Vietnam. Each competition category (photos and videos) has the following prizes and prize values: – 1 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND – 2 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND – 3 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND – 10 Consolation Prizes: 5,000,000 VND – 1 Most Voted entry: 5,000,000 VND. Winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Award Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, broadcast live on Vietnam Television.

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