Prepare Lesson: Longhouse in Tay Nguyen, Reading Exercise
Prepare Lesson: Longhouse in Tay Nguyen, Reading Exercise, Short Version
Question 1 (page 128 Vietnamese textbook 3): Why must the longhouse be sturdy and tall?
Answer:
The longhouse must be sturdy to withstand storms for extended periods, to accommodate numerous people gathering or dancing. It must be tall so that elephants can pass through without touching the floor, and when performing the gong dance, the poles do not hit the roof.
Question 2 (page 128 Vietnamese textbook 3): How is the front section adorned?
Answer:
The front section of the longhouse is where village deities are worshipped. Hanging on the walls are baskets of clouds containing sacred stones, surrounded by woven branches of flowers, weapons, and agricultural tools, along with gongs and drums.
