Thousands of people flock to Bua Cave festival.

(Baonghean.vn) - The Hang Bua Festival, an annual cultural event of Quy Chau district (Nghe An province), officially opened this morning.February 17, 2017. This festival is associated with the historical site.poopThe Hang Bua National-level historical and cultural site is located in Hong Tien 2 village, Chau Tien commune (Quy Chau district).

"Father Nguyen Dinh Thuc incites parishioners."

Thousands of visitors from all over the country came to the Hang Bua Festival in 2017.

The Bua Cave Festival is a rich and distinctive traditional cultural activity of the Thai ethnic group in the Chieng Ngam district, one of the nine major districts of Quy Chau prefecture. The festival was revived in 1996 and has since been maintained and organized annually by the local government and people.

The festival takes place on a wide open space at the foot of Pha En Mountain, home to the famous Bua Cave, one of the most renowned relics in western Nghe An province. The festival is linked to the legend of the pioneers who established the village in ancient times: the three brothers Xieu Bo, Xieu Ke, and Xieu Luong – who were instrumental in reclaiming land, bringing water to the village, and leading the people in fighting against invaders. The area is also associated with the legend of the love story between the hero Khun Tinh and the maiden Ny. It also witnessed famous battles during the Lam Son Uprising in the 15th century. Furthermore, it was the operational area of ​​the Can Vuong resistance fighter Lang Van Thiet in the late 19th century. The site was recognized as a "Historical and Cultural Relic – Scenic Site" by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1997.

Prior to the opening ceremony, a grand ritual took place at Muong Chieng Ngam Temple, attended by local leaders and numerous visitors from near and far.

The Hang Bua Festival in 2017 took place on February 16th, 17th, and 18th (corresponding to the 19th, 20th, and 21st days of the first lunar month). Prior to the opening ceremony, several activities were held, including performances of the Xang Khan ritual of the Thai people, and cultural competitions involving various communes, towns, and organizations located in the area.

The unique Xang Khan performance (a shamanic ritual) took place before the opening ceremony.

The festival opened with traditional dances such as the "khac luong" dance and bamboo pole dance, followed by sports competitions...

Following the ceremonial part, the festival features lively activities such as tug-of-war, stick pushing, throwing the "con" (a type of ball), making incense sticks, writing Thai script, and a competition for offering rice wine as a ritual. The "to mac le" game, a traditional folk sport of the Thai community, is also held as a competition at the festival.

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