If the beautiful scenery of the modern city makes you overwhelmed, come to Co Thon village in Dak Lak to relive the rustic traditional culture that is impressive.
Introduction to Co Thon village
Buon Co Thôn is a Ede village, established in 1956, located in Ma Rin village, Tan Loi ward andabout 2km north ofBuon Ma Thuot city center, Dak Lak province .
The wild and rustic beauty of the merchant (Photo @andynguy)
The official name of this place is Akõ Dhong village , according to which, in Ede language “Akõ” means watershed, “Dhong” means stream, so named because when the village was established, it was located at the upstream of 6 children. streams are Ea Dung, Ea Giang, Ea Ding, Ea Pui, Thun M’nung and Ea Nuol – the largest stream in Buon Ma Thuot.
There was a time when Akõ Thôn village was known as the richest village in the Central Highlands, even though today, the architecture is gradually getting old, it is still the most beautiful “village in the city” in the coffee capital. as well as the only village that still retains the unique appearance of the old Ede village, making anyone traveling to Buon Ma Thuot cannot be ignored.
What’s Buon Co Thôn interesting?
The first impression of tourists coming to Co Thon village is the peaceful scenery and wild and natural beauty, imbued with the traditional cultural identity of the Ede ethnic group. Located in the heart of the luxurious modern city, yet this place still retains the ancient breaths and the peaceful and quiet space, making everyone irresistible to the attraction.
Super beautiful virtual life at the wild flowers along the road (Photo @ jumy.tran)
Walking on the spacious and clean streets, the two sides are full of wild flowers stretching the headlines of the village and watching the gardens, green coffee fields stretching out to sunbathe, we will feel It feels like getting lost in a rustic fairy-tale land that is surprisingly poetic.
Another highlight that cannot be ignored in Akõ Dhong village in Dak Lak is the ancient long house – an extremely unique and impressive culture of the Central Highlands – home to many generations in a matriarchal family or of households do not have the same bloodline in the same hamlet.
Unique long-necked house (Photo @ irene.tram)
Although nowadays every house lives in stilt houses, the long-house buildings are still not demolished, to remind everyone to always remember the unique traditional cultural identities of their old fathers.
The entire village of Co Thon has more than 39 long houses arranged along the main road, built from steakwood, solid and shiny, so even decades have passed, it has not been decayed or degraded.
Many long houses are preserved in the village (Photo @traaamnguyen)
The architecture of the long house is also quite unique, with the shape of a boat, the main door on the left side of the house, the windows on the side, and the ceiling inside is designed in a dome like a boat. Every time a family has a daughter to get married, the family will increase the length, so just looking at the length of each house, you can immediately know which house has a large number of girls. Right.
You know, the Ede people always adore the matriarchy, so the staircase leading on the long house decorated with two round mushrooms symbolic of a pair of milk gums is a feature of the long house in the village. The Tile House of Akõ Dhong , thereby demonstrating the power of women and praising the longevity of the race.
Very impressive architecture (Photo @ p.chaniee)
One thing that you can witness in any long house in the village is the bamboo tree – a scapegoat of the Ede people, seen as a spiritual bridge between people and gods, the more beautiful the tree is. the more sacred, so the people here always respect and adore it.
Besides, the culture of gongs – an impressive cultural feature of Dak Lak , is also carefully preserved by people in Co Thon village . Almost every household keeps a few gongs, because for them this is a sacred object, is their spirituality.
If you come here on the right occasion of festivals such as: new rice, rice field ceremony, rice ceremony or water wharf worshiping ceremony …, visitors will be greeted with the sound of clear gongs resounding throughout the majestic and majestic. To admire the gentle and graceful dances of the beautiful Ede girls by the flaming pink fire, in the warm aroma of the cans of wine, will definitely be a memorable experience.
Interesting festival of gongs (Photo @ iim.quinn)
Even though the majority of the people here are Christian, on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, the sound of gongs can be heard instead of other music – a unique culture that will not be anywhere. no where.
In addition, when traveling to Co Thon village , visitors can also witness with their own eyes the women who are hand-weaving colorful brocade items. The skillful hands that move quickly with the loom will surely overwhelm you. Well, don’t forget to buy some as gifts for your loved ones after the trip.
Not only that, when you step down to a small valley at the end of the village, you can also be satisfied with a coffee shop consisting of small thatched houses on the edge of the pond, surrounded by gravel paths. and wild chrysanthemums, extremely beautiful. Sitting in the bar sipping hot, aromatic coffee, watching the poetic outside space and listening to the roaring sound of birds on the branches like funny forest music, make sure to be tired and sad. will also disappear shortly.
The cafe has a super nice view (Photo @ dung.nh2d)
Moreover, you can visit some other interesting places in Co Thon village to better understand the unique lifestyle of the people here such as: brocade display house, stilt house, Akõ Dhong ecological area, Lake fishing wharf or upstream stream …
Unique destinations (Photo @ tuyetmiu0696)
How to move to Co Thon village
With the starting point from Ban Me 6, you follow Phan Chu Trinh street about 2km, then turn left to Tran Nhat Duat street, then go about 0.5km to the end of the road to reach the village.
Transportation to the village (Photo @becy_trendy)
Ideal time to visit Co Thon village
Located in a beautiful location, all year round, cool and fresh, whenever you like, you can visit Co Thon village tourist area . However, if you want to fully admire the beauty and culture of the village, you should come here on the days before Tet.
At this time, all the roads and alleys in the neighborhood are peaches, apricots, and each other, blooming to brighten the space, add sparkling Tet flower markets and the scene of people bustling shopping Tet with bright smiles. shining on the lips, will definitely make you feel happier, love life and love life more.
As the society develops, the more modern life becomes, the more old values are likely to fade, that is why Co Thon village in Dak Lak – a place to keep traditional values should be honored. and keep it like that.