Vi Rơ Ngheo Village - The Eco-friendly Village in Kon Plông Mountains

08/11/2023
Located 46 km to the northwest of the central Kon Plông district, Vi Rơ Ngheo Village in Đăk Tăng commune offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, with harmonious natural landscapes.

Vi Rơ Ngheo Village is a unique and picturesque place that preserves distinctive architectural features of the Xơ Đăng ethnic group, situated alongside the meandering Đăk S’Ngheo River.

When you visit Vi Rơ Ngheo, you'll be able to admire the unique Rong house at the heart of the village. It's worth noting that Vi Rơ Ngheo's Rong house is one of the most beautiful Rong houses in Kon Plông. It stands at a height of 15m, with a width of 12m, and its thatched roof features intricate bamboo designs. The steeply pointed roof reaches up to the sky, symbolizing strength. For the Xơ Đăng people and the people of the Central Highlands in general, the Rong house holds significant cultural, spiritual, and communal importance. It's a place for cultural and spiritual activities, such as gong performances and traditional celebrations. The taller and more spacious the Rong house, the more it signifies the village's strength and prosperity.

Vi Rơ Ngheo boasts 28 traditional stilt houses of the Xơ Đăng people out of a total of 62 households. These rectangular stilt houses are 12m long with tiled roofs, providing coolness in the summer and warmth in the winter. These traditional houses also contribute to the overall beauty of the village.

The people of Vi Rơ Ngheo are known for their friendliness and hospitality, and they maintain many good customs and traditions that have been passed down through generations. When you visit, you'll have the chance to learn about their crafts, such as weaving, bamboo crafts, and traditional musical instrument making. You can also discover their traditional water drop festival (Giọt nước) and learn about the Xơ Đăng people's unique gong and Xoang dance culture.

Moreover, the pristine forests surrounding Vi Rơ Ngheo, including Địa Lan Trần Mộng, Hồng Đẳng Sâm Hill, and the Đàn Voọc Chà Vá Chân Xám area, are major attractions for tourists and researchers. The local residents are highly conscious of preserving the landscape and the environment, making this a place where every house has vibrant wild orchids in bloom. There are regulations in place, like not picking the flowers or asking for them, as they are part of the village's scenic beauty.

At night, in the tranquil atmosphere around the campfire, young Xơ Đăng men and women gather to form a circle for Xoang dancing, singing romantic songs, and playing gongs and Chiêng. This experience will help you feel the breath of the mountains and the warmth of the local people. Come to Vi Rơ Ngheo, where you'll find all the elements that make up the culture and beauty of Kon Plông.

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