Tiny traditional houses provide cultural model in Vietnam

The miniature traditional houses have become unique souvenirs for visitors but also provide artisan Dinh Nhieu with a stable source of income. - Vietnam News/ANN

HANOI, Nov 27 (vietnam News/ANN): To the Bahnar ethnic minority, the long communal house, a variation of the stilt houses unique to the Central Highlands region, is an invaluable part of their culture and a symbol of pride.

To teach future generations about the symbolic meaning of the traditional house, an artisan in Plei Kte Village in the central province of Gia Lai has weaved many miniature communal houses from bamboo wicker.