Colors of traditional costumes in Son Vi border area

It is the shared home of 11 ethnic minority groups, including the Xuong, Dao, Lo Lo, and H'mong. Each group has its own language, customs, and traditional costumes, blending together to create a multi-colored cultural picture.

Despite the ever-changing pace of life, traditional costumes remain a constant presence in daily routines, at markets, and during festivals.

The image of young people proudly wearing their traditional outfits at border markets, amidst resounding laughter and vibrant colors in rocky mountains, affirms that traditional costumes are not merely a cultural beauty. They are also marks of the roots and community memories securely anchored in Son Vi border area.

Young men and women in Son Vi commune wearing colorful traditional costumes head to a border market amidst rocky mountains of Tuyen Quang.

Traditional costumes blending with the green of the great forest highlight the rustic beauty of women.

Traditional costumes are deeply attached to daily life of ethnic minority people in Son Vi.

Colorful headscarves and wild flowers create the unique charm of girls.

Laughter and traditional costumes brighten up rocky space.

Son Vi people preserve traditional costumes as part of their community memories.

Son Vi women carefully adjust their brocade scarves.

The patterns on cloth shoes reflect ingenuity and delicacy of Son Vi women.

Traditional costumes stand out at the border market amidst the modern pace of life.

The younger generation proudly wears traditional costumes in their daily life and at local markets.

Traditional costumes create a highlight amidst the vibrant life at a border market.

Translated by Minh Anh