Excitement abounds as people carve furrows and perform bamboo pole dances during the Bươn Xao festival.
(Baonghean.vn) - Besides the unique ritual of offering sacrifices to the gods, the Buong Xao Festival in Tien Ky commune, Tan Ky district, also attracts tourists with its vibrant bamboo pole dances, furrow carving games, gong playing, and more.
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| The festival grounds are a vibrant, colorful tapestry of the diverse cultures of the ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Bamboo pole dancing is captivating and attracts many participants. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| An elderly man enthusiastically plays the trumpet, adding to the festive atmosphere of the bamboo pole dance. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| In the bamboo pole dance, women often take turns tapping the bamboo poles and dancing. Elderly women, some as old as 80, still enthusiastically tap the poles. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Thai and Turkish girls compete in beauty at the festival. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| The gong and drum ensemble, with its cheerful sounds, is an indispensable part of the festival. Even more remarkably, the most skilled gong and drum players here are women. Photo: Huy Thư |
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| These ancient gong ensembles, with their varied and captivating sounds, are a testament to the skillful hands of the musicians. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A gong ensemble is usually accompanied by a large drum, and the players often coordinate very well with each other. In the photo: An elderly woman happily participates in drumming at a festival. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| The lively sounds of furrowing also have a special appeal. The Bươn Xao Festival is a celebration rich in the cultural identity of the Western region of Nghe An province. Photo: Huy Thư |
| Join the locals and tourists in dancing the bamboo pole dance at the Bươn Xao Festival. Clip: Huy Thư |
