Traditional Incense Making of the Nùng An People in Cao Bằng
The 100-year-old Phia Thắp incense craft of the Nùng An people in Cao Bằng uses natural materials and a fully handmade process.
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What does incense making mean to the Nùng An people in Phia Thắp?
Incense making provides stable income for villagers and is a traditional cultural practice passed down through generations. Incense is used during Tet, grave visits, first day of lunar month, and full moon days for ancestor worship. The craft helps preserve ethnic identity and creates a cultural tourism highlight for the locality.
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