Cat Cat Village is 2km
from Sapa Townlet, Sapa District. 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.
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
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