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What are stilt houses?
Stilt houses are traditional houses built on strong posts, popular among ethnic minority groups in Vietnam.
Which ethnic groups in Vietnam live in stilt houses?
Many ethnic minorities groups such as the Thai, the Khmer , the Bahna, the Ede, ...
What materials are stilt houses made from?
Stilt houses are made from natural materials like wood, bamboo, and leaves.
How high are stilt houses built above the ground?
Stilt houses are built about two or three metres above the ground.
Why are stilt houses built above the ground?
They are built above the ground to keep people safe from wild animals.
How do people enter a stilt house?
People climb a seven- or nine-step staircase to enter a stilt house.
What is the most important place in a stilt house?
The most important place in a stilt house is the kitchen.
What is special about the kitchen in a stilt house?
The kitchen has an open fire in the middle of the house and is used for family gatherings and receiving guests.
Where are the stilt houses of the Tay and Nung usually located?
The stilt houses of the Tay and Nung usually overlook a field.
Where do the stilt houses of the Thai usually face?
The stilt houses of the Thai usually face mountains or a forest.
What is a Rong house?
A Rong house is a communal house of the Bahnar and Ede people, used as the heart of their village.
How is a Rong house different from other stilt houses?
A Rong house is the largest and tallest building in the village, and it serves as a communal space for the entire village.
What do stilt houses show about their owners?
Stilt houses show the traditional culture of their owners.
What is the space under the stilt house used for?
it's used to store tools, firewood, or keep animals
