The Thais originated from southern China
and have the same origins as the Zhuang, Tay and Nung minorities. Under
pressure from the Han Dynasty in the north and east, Thais gradually
migrated south and southwest to Vietnam from the 7th to13th century.
They initially moved to around Dien Bien Phu, 250kms from Mai Chau. From
here, they moved all around Southeast Asia, including Laos, Thailand,
Burma and even India.
Mai Chau Information
Area: 564km² Population: 55,000
Minorities: Thai, H’mong, Muong
Agriculture: Rice, Corn, Cassava, Bamboo
Livestock: Cow, Buffalo, Pig, Goat, Chicken, Duck, Fish
Thai Culture
Thai villages are famous for their communal living. Families help each other with building houses, working in the fields and eat meals together. Even the traditional alcohol, ruou can, is drunk in a group through long straws. Dancing is a part of life and festivals. The dances symbolize their daily dreams, health, happiness, prosperity and love.
Thai architecture is unique with its stilt house (nha san) made of bamboo and other wood. These techniques originated in the past to protect against floods and wild animals. Mai Chau is famous for showcasing this culture.
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