Traditional attire plays an important role in shaping the distinct cultural identity of the Cham Muslim community. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional attire plays an important role in shaping the distinct cultural identity of the Cham Muslim community. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional attire plays an important role in shaping the distinct cultural identity of the Cham Muslim community. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional attire plays an important role in shaping the distinct cultural identity of the Cham Muslim community. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional weaving helps create garments that reflect the distinctive cultural heritage of the Cham Muslim community. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional weaving helps create garments that reflect the distinctive cultural heritage of the Cham Muslim community. (Photo: VNA)
Cham Muslim religious leaders traditionally wear long, modest garments suited to the solemn nature of religious ceremonies. (Photo: VNA)
Cham Muslim religious leaders traditionally wear long, modest garments suited to the solemn nature of religious ceremonies. (Photo: VNA)
Headscarves featuring embroidered patterns and decorative borders enhance the elegance of Cham Muslim women. (Photo: VNA)
Headscarves featuring embroidered patterns and decorative borders enhance the elegance of Cham Muslim women. (Photo: VNA)
Cham Muslim women wear brightly coloured traditional long dresses during festivals and wedding ceremonies. (Photo: VNA)
Cham Muslim women wear brightly coloured traditional long dresses during festivals and wedding ceremonies. (Photo: VNA)
A young Cham Muslim woman in traditional attire. (Photo: VNA)
A young Cham Muslim woman in traditional attire. (Photo: VNA)
On major religious occasions, Cham Muslim men traditionally wear shirts paired with sarongs, reflecting a sense of formality and respect. (Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA)
On major religious occasions, Cham Muslim men traditionally wear shirts paired with sarongs, reflecting a sense of formality and respect. (Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA)
Kapeak, a brimless cap, is a familiar part of traditional Cham Muslim men's attire, closely associated with the community's way of life and religious beliefs. (Photo: VNA)
Kapeak, a brimless cap, is a familiar part of traditional Cham Muslim men's attire, closely associated with the community's way of life and religious beliefs. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional attire plays an important role in shaping the distinct cultural identity of the Cham Muslim community. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional attire plays an important role in shaping the distinct cultural identity of the Cham Muslim community. (Photo: VNA)
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Traditional attire reflects Cham Muslim cultural identity

The Cham, one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, have a rich cultural heritage, with Muslim communities concentrated in An Giang province and other southern localities. Their traditional clothing, distinguished by diverse styles, colours and fabrics, reflects Islamic beliefs, modesty and aesthetics while preserving a cultural identity passed down through generations.