“I very much enjoyed our 2-day 1-night trek and homestay. Our guide Ngoc was lovely and answered all of our questions about Hmong culture, and we stayed at the home overnight. The accommodation was very basic, but the bed was comfortable and the family was very warm and welcoming, even though Ngoc was the only one who spoke English. The scenery was stunning and the trekking was good, although quite slippery in places due to the regular light intermittent rain showers, so rain gear and shoes with good grip are essential during the wet season. It was really interesting seeing how the Hmong women prepare textiles, from start to finish – from harvesting and treating the hemp, to spinning and dying the fiber, to weaving, and finally embroidery. And it’s quite amazing that they wear these elaborately embroidered textile masterpieces as their everyday garb! The whole experience was great for gaining an appreciation of the culture of the Hmong. Many thanks to Ngoc and the local family for their warm hospitality.”
Ms.Jenna Della Chiesa –France
Sapa tours, you learn about weaving fabric here.
The fabric of the H’mong ethnic group has existed in Ha Giang for many generations. Hmong gowns and dresses made of linen have created brilliant colors for the markets and are popular with tourists. It is also the traditional product of cultural quintessence ethnic Hmong.
The origin of the weaving of the Hmong
Traditional weaving traditions have long been associated with customs and cultural activities of the community in the extreme north of the country. It is not difficult to catch a picture of a Mong woman on the way to work, go to the market, go to meet her lover, … always sealed, connected fiber. For generations, Mong people have created a unique culture of flax, from farming techniques to use in many different areas of life.
The importance of flax in the hands of the Hmong
Flax is also one of the sacred objects used in almost all the customs and beliefs of the Mong people in the wife, husband, the day of worship, anniversary, Tet. Lanh is also a symbol in the song of love intercourse with many meanings, levels of love, conjugal love. According to the opinion of the Mong people, linen is considered to be a strong bond between human beings and the spiritual world existed for many generations. They said that flax is the thread that guides the dead to the ancestors and reincarnates as human beings. Flax growing and weaving traditions have long been associated with traditional customs and cultural activities of the Mong ethnic group. Throughout history, linseed and linen weaving are an indispensable part of the Mongolian culture. Mong people prefer linen, because of its durability, ventilation. The journey from flax to become beautiful brocade clothes, the woman in addition to diligence, dexterity must put all sentimental feelings into it.
Sapa – the Highlands is not only with the vast mountain ranges but also contains the traditional culture of ethnic people. In particular, the Mong people have a very great meaning in traditional Mong ethnic culture. Take Sapa tour, explore the culture of ethnic people here.