Exploring the Traditions of the Eday People in Vietnam

🌿The Eday people are part of the 54 ethnic minority groups in Vietnam and live in the central highland region.

🏡Eday houses are shaped like longboats and are passed down through the women in the family.

🔪Slaughtering animals is a significant event in the Eday culture and is reserved for special occasions.

🌊Gathering ingredients from the river and swamp, such as elephant ears plants and taro roots, is an essential part of their cuisine.

🌱The Eday people follow a matriarchal society, where important decisions are made by the women of the family.

How many Eday people are there in Vietnam?

—The Eday people are the 12th most populous ethnic group in Vietnam, with about 330,000 people, mainly living in the central highland region.

What are the traditional houses of the Eday people like?

—Eday houses are built on stilts and shaped like longboats. Whenever a woman in the family gets married, another section is added to the house.

How do the Eday people make important decisions?

—In the Eday culture, the women of the family make important decisions. The family name is passed down through the mother, and children take the mother's family name.

What ingredients are commonly used in Eday cuisine?

—Eday cuisine incorporates ingredients gathered from the river and swamp, such as elephant ears plants and taro roots.

What is the role of men in the Eday society?

—In the Eday society, men support and stand behind the women. They contribute to activities like food preparation and livestock raising.

01:20Introduction to the Eday people, an ethnic minority group in Vietnam

03:40Overview of the Eday's unique matriarchal society and family traditions

07:20Exploring the customs and cuisine of the Eday people in their village

10:55Gathering ingredients from the river and swamp for traditional dishes

12:30Understanding the process of animal slaughter and its significance in Eday culture

13:30Learning about the role of men in the Eday society and their contributions to daily activities