In early spring, head to the Thai ethnic minority villages in western Nghe An province to enjoy the festival.
(Baonghean.vn) - On January 26th (the 5th day of the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit), the people of Bong village, Thanh Son commune (Anh Son district) held a festival to pray for peace, blessings, and a good harvest. This is a traditional cultural activity deeply rooted in the cultural identity of the Thai ethnic group in the lower reaches of the Con River.
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Ban Bong village, Thanh Son commune (Anh Son district) is home to the Thai ethnic minority. Every year, on the 5th day of the Lunar New Year, the clans in Ban Bong prepare offerings to bring to the village shrine to worship the deities. Photo: Cong Kien |
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The Bản Bộng shrine is a place of worship for the river gods, mountain gods, and other deities who protect the lives of the villagers. During the ceremony, the chief priest prays to the gods for favorable weather, bountiful harvests, and peace and happiness in the village in the new year... Photo: Công Kiên |
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The ceremony concluded, the sound of gongs and drums filled the air, and the cultural and artistic exchange program began. Photo: Cong Kien |
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The sound of furrowing echoed loudly... Photo: Cong Kien |
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The dance, deeply rooted in the Thai ethnic identity, is performed by women from Bong village. Photo: Cong Kien |
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The traditional ball-throwing festival. Photo: Cong Kien |
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Excitement fills the air at the tug-of-war competition. Photo: Cong Kien |
