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Catching a glimpse of the cultural features of the Central Highlands
Situated in a primeval forest and near the Seperok
River and several magnificent waterfalls, Thanh Ha tourist area is always an
attractive destination to explore the wonders of nature and uncover some of the
traditional cultural features of the Central Highlands.
Located at Ea Huar Commune, Buon Don District in the Central Highlands Dak Lak
Province and just 36 kilometers from Buon Ma Thuot City, Thanh Ha tourist area
is well-known as a home to many elephants and as the glorious land of the
ancient elephant hunter kings, of whom Y Thu Knul is the most famous.
At dawn, when the dewdrops still lie on the leaves, tourists are welcomed to
take an elephant ride along the river and into the forest and hear the folklore
of the elephant hunter kings told by young local boys who serve as tour guides.
They are as agile as monkeys and can scale the tallest trees to pick wild
orchids for you. Taking a boat out on the Serepok River offers a smoother ride
than the elephants and gives wonderful views of the landscape.
When night falls, the flickering of the campfire, the murmur of the waterfalls
and the whisper of the wind through the trees are a nice background to the
melodies of the local traditional artisans. Taking a gulp of ruou can (wine
drunk out of a jar through pipes) and listening to boisterous rhythms from
gongs, tourists surely are induced to stand up and hold hands with the villagers
to dance and sing.
Moreover, tourists have a chance to glimpse ethnic culture via antique
collections, musical instruments, daily utensils and manufacturing equipment.
“Artifacts are souls of the highlands and they prove my love of traditional
culture,” said Nguyen Tru, owner of an antique collection. “I hope traditional
culture does not fade away with time and younger generations always respect
traditional values.”
There is a house where tourists can enjoy ethnic tunes on string instruments and
flutes by a seasoned couple named Y Gong and H’Uynh Bya.
Source: VietNamNet/SGT |
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