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Arriving at the Heavenly Gate of Dong Giang, visitors will be impressed with the image of the majestic village elder during festivals and reality shows of Vu Dieu Dai Thousand scene at Co Tu Cultural Village.Not only a leader of traditional rituals, the village elder is also a person who persists in preserving and spreading Co Tu culture. Together with Congtroidonggiang.com learn about the village elder A Lang Doi, a symbol of vitality and the journey to keep the national identity soul through the article below. 

Elder of A Lang Doi village in traditional costumes of the Co Tu people 

Elder of A Lang Doi village and the journey to preserve Co Tu culture  

Elder of A Lang Doi village was born in 1964 in Ginger village, Dong Giang district, Da Nang city. Growing up in the middle of Truong Son mountains, from a young age, he was attached to the cultural life of Co Tu people.At the age of 15, he followed his uncle, the village elder A Ting Neh, to learn the craft of traditional wood carving, and at the same time learn to preserve the customs, rituals and customs passed down through generations.It was those years that became the foundation for his lifelong commitment to the preservation of national culture. 

For more than 30 years, he has been engaged in sculpture and cultural activities, and was trusted by the people to take over the role of village elder when his predecessor was no longer able to take on the job.Since then, the old man has become the master of traditional ceremonies, teaching culture to the young generation and accompanying many activities to promote Co Tu culture to tourists. 

Elder of A Lang Doi village presides over traditional ceremonies of Co Tu people

Not only participating in local festivals, A Lang Doi village elder also participated in many programs to exchange and promote Co Tu culture in Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and many other provinces and cities.In old age, each performance is not merely a reenactment of a ritual but also an opportunity to introduce the traditional values of our nation to a large number of visitors. At the same time, the elderly also inspire the younger generation to continue to preserve the identity of their homeland.

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The role of village elders in the life of Co Tu people 

In the life of the Co Tu people, the village elder is not only a prestigious person but also a symbol of wisdom, experience and community cohesion.For generations, village elders have always played a special role in preserving and teaching traditional cultural values.

• As the "living history book" of village trading: The village elders keep the traditional stories, customs, beliefs and values that make up Co Tu cultural identity.
• Presiding over traditional rituals: During festivals, village elders perform rituals to worship the gods, pray for peace, bountiful crops, and lead important rituals of the community.
• Cultural transmission to the young generation: The village elder is the one who transmits Co Tu cultural values to the young generation.From Tung Da Da dance, gongs, wood carving, brocade weaving to customs and customs are preserved and passed down through generations. 
• Community cohesion: The village elder is a person who gives advice, reconciles conflicts and preserves solidarity in the village trade.The voice of the elderly is respected by everyone because it is a combination of experience and understanding of traditional culture.
• Spreading Co Tu culture to tourists: Through cultural programs, festivals and tourism activities, village elders contribute to telling the stories of the thousands.Thereby, visitors better understand the people, customs and identity of Co Tu people.

The village elders preserve and pass on the cultural values of Co Tu through many generations

Discover Co Tu culture with the village elders at Dong Giang Heaven Gate 

Listen to the story of the great thousand through the words of the village elder 

Not only is the person performing the ritual, the elder of A Lang Doi village is also the "keeper" of Truong Son mountain and forest.Through each story, visitors can touch the spiritual life of the Co Tu people, where each custom, each item, each dance brings its own story.

• Gaul House - a community living space and a cultural symbol of the Co Tu people. 
• Wood carving and brocade weaving, traditional crafts passed down through generations.
• The customs and laws associated with the life of Co Tu people.
• The meaning of the sound of gongs, prison and in traditional ceremonies and festivals.
• Cultural values that have been preserved for generations.

In that space, the village elders not only tell stories, but also "open up" a lively cultural world. Where visitors can clearly feel the rhythm of Co Tu village in the middle of Dong Giang mountains and forests. 

Co Tu artisan imparts knitting and brocade weaving to the young generation

The ritual of "calling the god" of the village elder A Lang Doi in the actual show of Vu Dieu Dai Thousand  

One of the most impressive moments at Dong Giang Heaven Gate is the ritual of "calling the gods" in the actual show of Vu Dieu Dai Thousand.When the elder of A Lang Doi village appeared in traditional brocade costumes, wearing a bird's feather hat, a prison hand and buffalo horns, the festive space seemed to settle down in solemnity.

The sound of imprisonment and resounding in the middle of the mountains and forests is not only the sound of the opening ceremony, but also the connection between people and gods according to the beliefs of the Co Tu people.This is a moment to recreate a part of the traditional spiritual life, where people place their trust in nature and the universe.

Da Da Tung Dance is a special cultural feature of the Co Tu people

In the light of fire, gongs and dances, the image of the village elder leading the ceremonial delegation creates a strong highlight for the whole program.It is not only an artistic performance, but also how Co Tu culture is recounted with feelings and memories.

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Dong Giang Heavenly Gate contributes to preserving and spreading Co Tu culture 

The Sky Gate of Dong Giang is not only an eco-tourism destination, but also a lively cultural space of Co Tu people.Here, traditional values are faithfully reproduced through festivals, music and field shows, giving visitors the opportunity to get closer to the spiritual life of the indigenous people.

Co Tu Cultural Village is a unique cultural experience

• Recreate the Co Tu cultural space at Co Tu Cultural Village with traditional architecture, costumes and rituals.
• Organize a reality show of Dance Dai Thousand, bringing gongs, drums and traditional dances close to visitors.
• Bringing to Co Tu cultural exchange activities such as jumping stalls, walking stilts, wrapping buffalo croissants.
• Create a practical experience space to help visitors better understand the customs, beliefs and life of the Co Tu people.
• Contribute to preserving and spreading Co Tu's cultural identity in the journey of sustainable tourism development in Dong Giang.

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