Mong ethnic women’s crochet competition
VOV.VN - Mong ethnic women in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien have been competing to see who can crochet the best patterns, attracting a large crowd of spectators in the early Lunar New Year.
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| The art of crocheting traditional costumes in the Mong ethnic minority in northern Dien Bien Province has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, the competition, held in Sa Long Commune of Muong Cha District, aims to celebrate the event. |
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| The competition attracts a large number of highly skilled local people. |
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| Currently, there are only a few old artisans who continue to preserve the tradition of sewing such elaborate patterns. |
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| The local leaders of Dien Bien Province are making efforts to safeguard the future of the craft. |
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| Women show their skilful dexterity in the competition. |
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| Patterns on costumes feature colourful motifs of buffalo horns, butterflies, and snails. |
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| The competitors are totally focused and can spend a long time completing their products. |
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