Dao ethnic group is one of 54 group living in Viet Nam. The Dao mainly reside in the mountainous Northern provinces such as Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Lang Son which border with China. Although inhabiting in mountainous areas, the Dao have the rich culture and original, which combine with the flow of ethnic culture, contribute to the shape of the cultural identity of the ethnics in Vietnam. The Dao have many different types of accommodation, each of them bringing their own characteristics to enrich the cultural and architectural treasures of them. The Dao people live mainly by growing rice on terraces and water rice in fields. In addition, they also plant crops. Food of the Dao is mainly bamboo sprout, vegetable, meat and fish occasionally. They adopted many pigs and chickens, but it is often used in the days of funerals, weddings and holidays. It’s easy to identify Dao groups by their costumes. Generally, a woman’s costume includes shirt, skirt, headscarf, a pair of leggings, and jewelry. A man wears a short shirt with a line of buttons. Both men, women, and children like to wear jewelry like necklaces, bracelets. The Dao people have a very rich culture and deeply imbued, reflecting various aspects of life. Social development and integration have affected many ethnic minority customs, but the Dao people have maintained their unique cultural values and in doing so have helped to preserve and promote the culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
Dao ethnic group is one of 54 group living in Viet Nam. Although inhabiting in mountainous areas, the Dao have the rich culture and original, which combine with the flow of ethnic culture, contribute to the shape of the cultural identity of the ethnics in Vietnam. The Dao have many different types of accommodation, each of them bringing their own characteristics to enrich the cultural and architectural treasures of them. The Dao people live mainly by growing rice on terraces and water rice in fields. In addition, they also plant crops. Food of the Dao is mainly bamboo sprout, vegetable, meat and fish occasionally. They adopted many pigs and chickens, but it is often used in the days of funerals, weddings and holidays. It’s easy to identify Dao groups by their costumes. Generally, a woman’s costume includes shirt, skirt, headscarf, a pair of leggings, and jewelry. A man wears a short shirt with a line of buttons. Both men, women, and children like to wear jewelry like necklaces, bracelets. Social development and integration have affected many ethnic minority customs, but the Dao people have maintained their unique cultural values and in doing so have helped to preserve and promote the culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
