In 1922, the province accounted 60000 inhabitants. Among them, Ede was majority then M’nong and Jarai. From the 50’s to the 70’s, the immigration movements attracted more ethnicities from everywhere to cohabit. Today, there are more than 40 ethnicities in the region, but each still keeps and maintains its own cultural characteristics.

Traditionally, living in long houses on stilts was very popular. The  M’Nong house has a main door at the North gable. The living room “gah” occupies about half the length of a house. What’s left is the room for the married couples of the daughters and nieces. The M’Nong houses are characterized by two curved roofs and a low arched door called “mother door”.

Itinerary

On the West shore of Lak lake, M’Lieng village is an open window for visitors to look in on the M’Nông universe: one of the ethnic minorities of Central Vietnam Highlands. These smiling people have kept intact living traditions: matriarchy, long house architecture, communal life…

From LAK Tented Camp, a 45 minutes walk will drive you to this discovery by the lake shore paths. Through paddy fields where water buffaloes graze, between coffee and banana trees these ancient landscapes will offer you an overview of local life, a gateway between you and the inhabitants whom you’ll be able to meet via a family welcoming you in its house, before a boat trip back to the eco-lodge

Highlights

• First part (4km): plantations, farming, photographing living scenes along Lak Lake
• Second part: Culture of M’Nong, visiting local house.

Including

• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• English or French speaking guide
• Visit, tea & talk with M’Nong locals
• Boat ride, water & tissue

Excluding

Personal expenses