Excitedly carving furrows, dancing with bamboo poles… in the Buon Xao festival
(Baonghean.vn) - Besides the unique worshiping ceremony, the Buon Xao Festival in Tien Ky commune, Tan Ky district also attracts tourists with exciting performances of bamboo dancing, carving, gong beating...
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The festival grounds are a bustling, colorful picture of the cultures of the ethnic groups in the West. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Bamboo dance attracts and captivates players. Photo: Huy Thu |
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An old man plays the trumpet enthusiastically to join in the bamboo dance. Photo: Huy Thu |
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In the bamboo dance, women often take turns between tapping and dancing on the bamboo. The elderly, some of them 80 years old, still enthusiastically tap on the bamboo. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Thai and Turkish girls compete in beauty during the festival. Photo: Huy Thu |
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The gong and drum ensemble with its cheerful sounds is indispensable in the festival. More specifically, the good gong and drum players here are all women. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Ancient gong sets with varied and attractive sounds thanks to the skillful hands. Photo: Huy Thu |
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A gong set is often accompanied by a big drum, and the players often coordinate very well with each other. In the photo: An old lady enjoys playing the festival drum. Photo: Huy Thu |
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The bustling sounds of the carving of the beds also have a special appeal. The Buon Xao Festival is a festival imbued with the identity of the Western region - Nghe An. Photo: Huy Thu |
Enjoy bamboo dancing with locals and tourists at the Buon Xao Festival. Clip: Huy Thu |