Swallow Nesting In Traditional Houses Of The Dao Cham People: Ecological, Cultural, And Environmental Education Perspectives From Ha Giang, Vietnam
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/sa7mhv52Keywords:
Swallow nesting; Dao Cham ethnic group; Nam Dam village; Ha Giang, Vietnam; Ecocultural interactions; Environmental education; Community-based learning.Abstract
This study investigates the nesting behavior of swallows (Hirundinidae) within the traditional dwellings of the Dao Cham ethnic group in Nam Dam Village, Ha Giang Province, Vietnam. Adopting an interdisciplinary framework that integrates ecological analysis, cultural anthropology, and environmental education, the research underscores a symbiotic relationship between the swallows and the local community. Field observations and in-depth interviews reveal that these birds are not only naturally attracted to the architectural features of traditional Dao Cham houses but are also regarded with respect and spiritual significance, reflecting deep-rooted indigenous belief systems.Drawing on these findings, the paper advocates for the integration of such eco-cultural relationships into environmental education curricula in upland regions. By employing experiential, community-based, and interdisciplinary pedagogies, this approach aims to enhance students' environmental consciousness, safeguard indigenous ecological knowledge, and cultivate a more profound, place-based connection to nature.