Muong people
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The Mường are an ethnic group native to northern Vietnam. The Mường is the country's third largest of 53 minority groups, with an estimated population of 1.45 million. The Mường people inhabit a mountainous region of northern Vietnam centered in Hòa Bình Province and some districts of Phú Thọ province and Thanh Hóa Province. They speak the Mường language which is related to the Vietnamese language and the Thổ language and share ancient ethnic roots with the Vietnamese (Kinh) people.
Mường Settlement with traditional houses near Hòa Bình (2007)
A Mường family in 1899
The traditional dress of the Mường people (photo from the Vietnamese Museum of Ethnic Studies)
Weaving looms of the Mường people
Sơn La province
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Sơn La is a province nestled in the northwestern part of Vietnam, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The province is characterized by rolling hills, lush valleys, and terraced rice fields that paint a mesmerizing tapestry of green hues. Home to diverse ethnic communities, including the Thai, H'Mong, and Muong people, Son La showcases a vibrant mosaic of traditions and customs.
Image: Sơn La Province
Image: Sơn La Dam reservoir
Image: Thacdaiyem
Image: Area around BPNM, Ban Phuc panoramio (1)