(Baonghean.vn) - As scheduled, these days, 193 villages of ethnic minorities in Ky Son district are excitedly preparing for the Pu Nha Thau festival to commemorate those who have contributed to keeping the village and homeland peaceful. This is also an opportunity for people to pray for favorable weather for the whole year. The festival will take place tomorrow evening (March 13) and last until the afternoon of March 15.
Mr. Ha Minh Phuc - Vice Chairman of Huu Kiem Commune - Ky Son District, Head of the festival organizing committee said: To prepare for the Pu Nha Thau festival to take place successfully, the preparation work has been completed. The festival activities will begin after the opening ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on March 13, with the performance and beautiful costumes of 9 villages representing the Thai and Kho Mu ethnic groups. On March 14, there will be fun activities such as throwing con, shooting crossbows... On March 25, there will be a buffalo procession and closing ceremony.
Below are pictures of the preparation for the Pu Nha Thau festival:
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Red banners and slogans line the road leading to the festival site. |
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Gate leading to the festival |
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A corner of the camp of 9 villages and 3 schools in the district |
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People prepare props for the festival |
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Camp of Huu Kiem Secondary School |
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Camp of Na Luong village 1 |
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The buffalo prepares for the buffalo procession festival |
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A brocade stall at the festival |
Thanh Quynh