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Location : Cat Cat Village is 2km
from Sapa Townlet, Sapa District.
 Characteristics:
This is an age-old village of H'Mong
ethnic group remaining unique
customs and practices that are lots
in other villages.
Visitors to Cat Cat have an
opportunity to admire a lively and
colorful picture. That is the image
of young women sitting by looms with
colorful pieces of brocade decorated
with designs of flowers and birds.
When these pieces of brocade are
finished, they are dyed and
embroidered with beautiful designs.
A noteworthy is that H’Mong women
use plants and leaves to dye these
brocade fabrics. And then they roll
a round and smooth section of wood
covered with wax on fabrics to
polish them, making their colors
durable.
In addition to the brocade weaving
craft, many residents in Cat Cat are
good at manipulating gold and silver
jewelry. Their products are fairly
sophisticated, especially jewelry
for women.
In addition to the brocade weaving
craft, many residents in Cat Cat are
good at manipulating gold and silver
jewelry. Their products are fairly
sophisticated, especially jewelry
for women.
 Tourists
to Cat Cat are most attracted by its
unique customs, including the custom
of “pulling wife”. A man can ask his
friends to lure a girl he likes to
his house and keeps her there in
three days. During these days, if
the girl agrees to become his wife,
a wedding will be held. However, the
girl can happily go home after three
days if she does not like him.
Traditional houses of H’Mong people
in Cat Cat have three rooms with
three doors and covered with po mu
wood roof. In the house there are
three columns that stand in round or
square stones. The walls are made
from sawn timber. The main door is
always closed and only opens when
people in the house organize
important events. Altar, inlaid
floor containing food, places for
sleeping, kitchen and receiving
guests are indispensable parts of
the houses.
Visitors to Cat Cat Village can
discover countless unique features
of H’Mong. |
