Cat Cat Village – Sapa

[Pu Luong Excursions]

Cat Cat village is one of Sapa’s largest villages and is home to the Mong ethnic group. The indigenous culture, which was formed in the middle of the 19th century, has been well preserved by its inhabitants. Every corner of the village is filled with cultural beauty and traditional crafts.

Mong people enjoy farming and weaving brocades of various sizes, colors, and patterns. Agriculture is important in the lives of the Mong people: a number of picturesque terraced fields can be found scattered throughout the village, where people grow rice and corn for a living. Mong women keep alive the tradition of weaving vibrant patterns of trees, leaves, flowers, and animals on their clothing.

A three-story house with po-mu wooden roofing is the Cat Cat Village’s traditional architecture. Throughout the year, the main door remains closed and is only opened for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, and New Year’s. There is a worship area, a storage floor, a sleeping area, a kitchen, and a guest welcoming area inside the house.

When visiting Cat Cat, make sure to take photos of the handicraft shops, the rustic Gem Valley homestay & cafe, the waterfall, traditional houses, and, most noticeably, the green terrace fields. Purchasing brocades as souvenirs is also a good way to support the locals.

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