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Cat Cat Village
Location : Cat Cat Village
is 2km from Sapa Townlet,
Sapa District.
Characteristics: This is an
age-old village of H'Mong
ethnic group remaining
unique customs and practices
that are lots in other
villages.
Visitors to Cat Cat have an
opportunity to admire a
lively and colorful picture.
That is the image of young
women sitting by looms with
colorful pieces of brocade
decorated with designs of
flowers and birds. When
these pieces of brocade are
finished, they are dyed and
embroidered with beautiful
designs. A noteworthy is
that H’Mong women use plants
and leaves to dye these
brocade fabrics. And then
they roll a round and smooth
section of wood covered with
wax on fabrics to polish
them, making their colors
durable.
In addition to the brocade
weaving craft, many
residents in Cat Cat are
good at manipulating gold
and silver jewelry. Their
products are fairly
sophisticated, especially
jewelry for women.
In addition to the brocade
weaving craft, many
residents in Cat Cat are
good at manipulating gold
and silver jewelry. Their
products are fairly
sophisticated, especially
jewelry for women.
Tourists to Cat Cat are most
attracted by its unique
customs, including the
custom of “pulling wife”. A
man can ask his friends to
lure a girl he likes to his
house and keeps her there in
three days. During these
days, if the girl agrees to
become his wife, a wedding
will be held. However, the
girl can happily go home
after three days if she does
not like him.
Traditional houses of H’Mong
people in Cat Cat have three
rooms with three doors and
covered with po mu wood
roof. In the house there are
three columns that stand in
round or square stones. The
walls are made from sawn
timber. The main door is
always closed and only opens
when people in the house
organize important events.
Altar, inlaid floor
containing food, places for
sleeping, kitchen and
receiving guests are
indispensable parts of the
houses.
Visitors to Cat Cat Village
can discover countless
unique features of H’Mong. |
