Binh Thuan Province Tour Day 2: Cham Territory
Blog: Fish Egg Tree - 2 September 2009
By: Adam Bray
Below are photos from day 2 of my 3-day, 2-night trip around Binh Thuan Province this week. These photos highlight areas of the province dominated by the Cham ethnic minority.
Bani Cham celebrating Ramawan, or Ramadan, though any muslim origins are lost in the retention of Hindu an Taoist traditions. Here a Cham Shaman baptizes lingas in front of each of the matriarchs.
Thap Po Dam, and ancient Cham tower-temple complex
A previously undescribed species of Gecko. I've decided to call him "Bray's Champa Gecko" or "Gekko braychampaii."
The geckos are guarding clutches of eggs.
Hand-made, hand-woven, traditional Cham clothing
Loom for making traditional Cham textiles
Cham Pottery Maker
Any of these hand-made, Binh Thuan Province crafts can be purchased through Binh Thuan Authentic .
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