They have preserved a close-knit community that respects traditional spiritual beliefs and rituals. Ly May, and Cheo Ta May, welcomed me into their homes on two separate rainy afternoons to meet their daughters, Twenty-six-year-old Tansu May, and twenty-four-year-old Ly Ta May. My guide had arranged with them to allow me the privilege to photograph them in their wedding attire. Although they include many groups living in many different localities, they speak one language. The Dao have maintained their traditional culture in costumes and language.
Mother and daughter are known to spend up to a year making nothing else but a brand new ceremonial outfit, in preparation for the big day. The Red Dao wedding dress is seen as the summit of success in a women’s sewing accomplishments.
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