Unique beauty of Guol Houses in Hoa Bac Commune
October 31, 2022, 15:36 [GMT+7]
The Guol Houses (community houses) of Co Tu ethnic minority group in villages of Ta Lang and Gian Bi in Hoa Bac Commune, Hoa Vang District are considered as an ideal place for tourists from both home and abroad to visit and enjoy local traditional cultures. Also, many traditional handicrafts of Co Tu people in important holidays and Tet Festival are on display in the houses.
The Guol house in Gian Bi Village, Hoa Bac Commune still retains the typical culture of the Co Tu ethnic minority group through decorative motifs and sculpted items. |
The Guol House' pillars are newly painted and decorated with colorful colours. |
Sculptures created by artisan Alang My are decorated in the Guol house. Each sculpture has a different meaning. |
In addition to the sculptures of human faces, the humanoid sculptures are in remembrance of the deceased. |
The tile part of the Guol house is roofed very firmly with elaborate knitting lines. |
Vividly carved images inside the Guol house depicting daily life of the Co Tu ethnic minority group |
Reporting by BAO LAM - Translating by M.DUNG
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