E De traditional jars

Che jars containing liquor used in the new-house worship ceremony of the E De people. Photo: Tuan Anh – VNA

For generations, Che jars have symbolized the wealth and authority of the household and are placed in prominent positions within the home. Photo: Tuan Anh – VNA

In E De rituals, Che jars serve not only to hold liquor but are also believed to be the abode of deities. Photo: Tuan Anh – VNA

A collection of Che jars on display at the World Coffee Museum in Dak Lak, allowing visitors to explore and learn more about the artifact. Photo: Tuan Anh – VNA

Today, Che jars continue to play an essential role in rituals and remain an integral part of E De cultural life. Photo: Tuan Anh – VNA

For the E De community, Che jars are valuable possessions carefully preserved and passed down through generations. Photo: Tuan Anh – VNA

E De traditional jars

09/12/2025 17:36 GMT+

In the traditional cultural space of the E De people in Dak Lak, the Che jar holds a particularly important role alongside the longhouse and gongs. It is not only a household item but also a sacred object symbolizing the wealth and authority of the host family. For the E De community, Che jars are highly valued assets accumulated and passed down through generations. Beyond containing liquor, an essential drink in festivals and rituals, the jars are also believed to be the dwelling place of deities. Today, Che jars continue to play a vital role in ceremonies, remaining an indispensable element of the cultural life of the E De people in Dak Lak. Photo: Tuan Anh – VNA