Spring in an Ede ethnic village
VOV.VN - Ko Tam village in Ea Tu commune, Buon Ma Thuot city, has been developed into a seductive tourist destination. Its unspoiled nature and unique culture of the E De ethnic minority people attract many visitors.
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H Sinh E Ban of the E De ethnic group is a tour guide in Ko Tam. She said this job helps her better understand her group’s traditional culture and introduce it to visitors.
“This ecological tourist site is built to protect the culture of local ethnic minority groups including the E De. Tourism makes the E De culture better known to both Vietnamese and foreign people,” said H Sinh E Ban.
Vu Vo Thuy Dung, a visitor, who participated in a performance night said “In Ko Tam, I enjoyed xoang dance and gong performances performed by local artists. They are very special and embrace the Central Highlands identity.”
Located near Buon Ma Thuot city, Ko Tam has been drawing plenty of visitors in recent years. These days, everywhere is decorated beautifully in order to welcome visitors. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Ko Tam Community Tourism Company, said the village is capable of receiving 10,000 visitors a day with various cultural activities.
"The Ko Tam tourist site represents the E De culture. During major occasions and festivals, we organize gong exchanges involving local patriarchs and artists. We also organize boat races and other competitions and provide visitors with typical local dishes.”
Ko Tam is compared to a colorful and romantic landscape photograph, which depicts the unspoiled nature and beautiful culture of the E De.
