Hong Thai is a commune located near the Vietnam - Laos border, recognized as one of the most economically disadvantaged areas in A Luoi. Over 91% of the population here is of Ta Oi ethnic group, with livelihoods primarily center on agriculture and forestry.

Every year, after the harvest and when people's lives are stable, the Co Tu ethnic group in A Luoi district joyfully prepares for the Tac Ka Coong festival, a sacred and special traditional festival. This is not only an occasion for the Co Tu people to express gratitude to nature and the gods but also an opportunity for the community to unite and affirm their cultural identity.

In Doi village (Thuong Lo Commune, Nam Dong District), there is a special man who quietly and diligently preserves and promotes the traditional values of the Cơ Tu ethnic group. This man is Pơloong Chướch, a senior artisan who has dedicated his entire life to the craft of weaving.

This information was announced by Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Provincial Department of Culture and Sports on the afternoon of May 8, at a press conference to inform about cultural and sports activities in May 2024.

"Cultural heritage of ethnic minority groups in A Luoi District" is the theme of an exhibition, which is organized by Thua Thien Hue History Museum in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Information of A Luoi District. The exhibition was opened on the morning of October 10 at the Center for cultural activities of ethnic communities of A Luoi District.

When mentioning the artisan Mai Thi Hop (born in 1963, of the Ta Oi ethnic group, from Lam Dot commune, A Luoi district), people often known her as the person who preserves and upholds the cultural identity of her ethnic group through 'Zeng.' Her entire life has been closely associated with interesting stories revolving around this unique handicraft product...

Quynh Teu, a man of the Co Tu ethnic group, who had contributed a lot to the revolution against the Americans in the mountainous area of Nam Dong, considered the silver bangle, the handkerchiefs, and the aluminum mug presented to him by Uncle Ho a treasure which should be cherished and well protected for his descendants.

The New Rice Festival is a very important ritual in the life of the Cơ Tu ethnic group in Nam Dong district. The festival shows respect to the gods for blessing the village with a stable life, favorable weather, and bumper crops.

On May 17, many specialties and cultural products of ethnic minorities in Nam Dong district were displayed at the front yard of Guol house - Culture and Information Office of Nam Dong district. The program is part of the series of events in the 14th provincial Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of Ethnic minority groups in 2022.

On the afternoon of May 17, in Khe Tre Town, Nam Dong District, traditional handicraft products made by ethnic people were displayed at the Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival for Ethnic Groups in the province.