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Da Lat Local Customs

A K'hor weaver - Da Lat
A K'hor weaver
by Ciambella
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Go Native At Prenn Fall
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  • Updated By Ciambella on August 20, 2006
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    The fall at Prenn proves to be a picturesque spot for anyone who would like to dress up as members of a highland tribe. We watched a large group of college students having fun wearing sarongs, carrying gathering baskets and spears while climbing up the steps and walking across the suspended bridge over the water and vegetation, their pealing laughter and bright faces are a joy to be seen in the brisk summer morning.

    Since the costume is authentic and the renting cost is negligible, it would be a fun memory to remember Prenn by.

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    Weaving The Past Into The Present
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  • Updated By Ciambella on August 24, 2006
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    The traditional practice of hand-weaving is alive and well in many parts of Vietnam, and can be seen up close if you are taking the tour of Làng Gà in Đà Lạt.

    The K'hor women in Làng Gà have been making cloths out of colourful threads for generations. Over the years, the changes have been minimal, the instruments are still made of wood, and the technology still relies on human skill and sweat. Watching the hands moving deftly across the length and width of the non-existent frame and seeing the result of the hard work is nothing less than magic.

    The radiant coloured scarves and brilliant cut of fabric do not look uniformly alike and there are miniscule flaws if placed under scrutiny, but that is what makes them more valuable than the mass-produced merchandises one finds in shops elsewhere. The price here is also a bit higher but that should not prevent anyone from purchasing the products and directly supporting the tribe.

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    The Eternal Love
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  • Updated By Ciambella on September 1, 2006
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  • View from LangBian mountain - Da Lat
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    Once upon a time in La Ngư Thượng, there lived many tribes, among them Lat, Chil, and Sré. Though the tribes were located near one another, there was no love lost between them, and their laws forbid intertribal marriages.

    The chieftain of Lat was a brave and handsome young man known by the name Lang. One day when Lang was hunting near the Datanla springs, he met a beautiful girl who was too busy picking berries and flowers to be aware of a hungry python nearby. Lang killed the python and introduced himself to the girl. He learned that her name was Bian and she was the daughter of chieftain K’Zềnh of Chil.

    Lang and Bian fell in love and wanted to be married. As custom dictated, Lang ran up to the nearest mountain with Bian behind in pursuit. Lang did not run very fast, since he wanted to be caught by Bian and became her husband. The animals were there to witness the event and they happily attested that indeed, Bian caught Lang without much effort.

    Upon hearing the news, Chief K'Zềnh forbid them to go through with the wedding ceremony. Intertribal law could not be ignored unless one wanted to be exiled from one's tribe.

    Lang and Bian decided they would rather die than live without one another. One night, when the whole valley was shaken by a violent storm, they climbed up to the highest peak in the K'Bùng mountain range. Holding hands, they died together, their hearts broken.

    Chieftain K’Zềnh was shattered at the loss. He made amends by calling all the chieftains together for a powwow. At the meeting, the big Chiefs agreed to end tribal conflicts. A new tribe was born under the name of K'hor, and previously separated villagers now can be together in all aspects of life.

    To honor the tragic event, the tribes named the mountain where the young couple died the Langbian.

    Note: The Langbian Mountain (2165m) can be seen from everywhere in Đà Lạt. At the foot of the mountain, all the subtribes of the K'hor still live in harmony.

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    Dragons
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  • By muddybok on September 29, 2004
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    There are so many designs of dragon found in Vietnam’s pagodas. It could be due to the fact that Chinese influent in Vietnam is strong prior to French colonial.

    This trip to Vietnam is almost a dragon hunting trip. I have taken almost 50 different designs and usage of dragons during my 16 days in Vietnam.

    I will most likely to include a dragon travelogue in near future.

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    Da Lat At Night - Central Market
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    This is where the local people meet at night. The market is a hive of activity, many of the stalls have changed from the day market and there is a different range of of goods to buy, including locally made handicrafts, clothing, toys etc.

    A feature of the night market is the the local people socialising and having their evening meal. It is a totally different than our Western culture, and in some ways I believe much better as it creates a community. All the locals looked very happy.

    The atmosphere and colour of the night market should not be missed. Every few metres you will see the local women preparing a variety of meals, amazing you how they can produce hot pots, cook corn, kebabs etc on basic equipment.

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    Traditional Dress for School Uniform
  • Updated By Mikebb on May 11, 2008
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  • Note The Boy Peddling For The Girl - Da Lat
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    When visiting various districts around the highlands we would see schoolchildren riding bikes to and from school. Usually in groups they would stand out in their white uniforms, particularly the girls in their long white dress.

    It amazed me how they kept their uniform so white in the dustry conditions, no oil or grease marks from the bike chain. The girls always wore face masks to avoid the fumes from trucks and motor bikes.

    One day we saw a girl and boy sharing a bike, the girl on the front seat and the boy perched on the back doing the peddling. Now this beats opening the car door as a gentlemanly act.

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