This week I am in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The area is home to the Bana people. Known for their communal huts and vibrant culture, the Bana people also won a special place in my heart with their warm smiles. After a long night on the … [Read more...]
Prayer on the mountain
The Central Highlands of Vietnam are home to several ethnic minority groups notably the Bana, Ede, Jarai and K'ohr. Collectively known as 'mountain people' or 'Montagnards' in the colonial past, many of these groups have a good percentage of … [Read more...]
Around the Rong
I'm traveling this week in the Central Highlands area of Viet Nam, sometimes referred to as the Western Highlands. The Bana (or Bahnar) are an indigenous hill tribe native to this area. The colonial French named the people here the 'Montagnards' … [Read more...]