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Beside the main entrance to the Viet display room are panels indicating the main introduction about the Viet, accompanied by photographs and maps. There is a large, bright and impressive display recreating the production and sale of non (conical palm hat) and do (cylindrical bamboo fish-traps). The non has been deeply linked to the Viet women for many years. The non trade in the Chuong village, and the do in the Thu Sy village, has been recreated in the Museum and reflects not only the skilfulness and industriousness of trade people, but also the long-standing social and economic relationships among the Northern Delta villages in the production and consumption of products. The screen next to the non diorama shows scenes of non making, non marketing, do weaving and do sellingSome of the features of the Viet traditional culture are displayed in 11 glass cases under topics such as: water puppetry, musical instruments, Mother worship, popular children’s toys and worship of classical drama. Typical handmade products and their manufacturing processes, including bronze casting, woodcarving and Dong Ho wood block printing are displayed in glass cases.
Ancestor worship, typical of the Viet culture is expressed through a display depicting an ancestral altar of a peasant family. On the left wall leading to this section, there are 3 panels of general introduction to each group illustrated with maps and photographs. On the right wall, beautiful objects are displayed in 4 small cases, giving visitors a general idea of the section.
The main topic of 6 showcases in this place are: the hunting and gathering activities of the Chut; the ramie weaving of the Tho; and the hunting, weaving, everyday activities around the heat and musical instruments of the Muong.
In addition, a Muong funeral ceremony has been re-created. Through this diorama, visitors can understand the perception of life and death by the Muong as well as their traditional worldview. A video showing a real funeral ceremony accompanies the diorama.
Before going upstairs, a showcase displays many miniature models of boats.
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