Paris Hosts Rare Exhibit of Vietnam’s Ethnic Wardrobe

via VNA/Vietnam Plus, 08 November 2023: The Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris is currently hosting an exhibition showcasing around 70 traditional costumes, accessories, and everyday items from over 30 Vietnamese ethnic groups. This collection, curated by French collector Alain Dussarps, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of Vietnam’s diverse ethnic minorities and also supports various humanitarian projects within Vietnam.

A collection of traditional ethnic costumes from Vietnam by French collector Alain Dussarps is on display at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris.

The exhibition, which opened on November 7, introduces about 70 sets of costumes, hats and scarves, along with many accessories, jewelry and daily items. The exhibits were used by people from more than 30 ethnic groups living mainly in the northern mountainous and Central Highlands regions, as well as minority groups in the Mekong Delta and Red River Delta.

Various items such as costumes of the Dao and Kho Mu people, brocade scarves of the Thai and Lo Lo people, baskets of the E De people, or jewelry of the Mong people show the life and diversity of Vietnam’ ethnic minority groups.

Source: Traditional costumes of Vietnamese ethnic groups displayed in Paris | Culture – Sports | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)