Nghe An: Thousands of people attend the traditional Buon Xao Festival
(Baonghean.vn) – On October 8-9, 2017, or August 19-20, Dinh Dau year, Tien Ky commune (Tan Ky) held a ceremonyTraditional festival of Buon Xao, attracting tens of thousands of people and tourists from all over to attend.
Buon Xao Festival (in Thai, the twentieth day) is an occasion for the people of Tien Ky commune to commemorate the merits of King Le Loi and his soldiers and ancestors who participated in driving out the invading Ming army, bringing independence, peace and prosperity.
 |
| Procession in the Buon Xao Festival 2017. Photo: Cong Kien |
According to legend, 594 years ago, the Lam Son insurgents led by General Le Loi chose Tra Lan citadel (in present-day Bong Khe commune - Con Cuong) as their strategic rear base to prepare for decisive battles. This was both a capital and an important military base of the Ming army.
| Ceremony to pay homage to King Le Loi, generals and ancestors who participated in driving out the Ming invaders, regaining independence and peace. Photo: Cong Kien |
| Thai people in Tien Ky display and introduce brocade weaving products at the festival space. Photo: Cong Kien |
Winning the battle of Bo Dang (in present-day Quy Chau district), Lam Son's insurgents recruited more soldiers and received food support from the local people to besiege Tra Lan citadel, cut off the rescue route, and forced the enemy to surrender. After capturing Tra Lan citadel, the insurgents continued to advance downstream, capturing a series of enemy citadels and then marched north, liberating Thang Long citadel, and eliminating the yoke of the Ming Dynasty.
| Cultural exchange program to celebrate Buon Xao Festival. Photo: Cong Kien |
| The cultural and artistic exchange night attracted tens of thousands of people to participate. Photo: Cong Kien |
After the victory at Tra Lan citadel, Tien Ky people organized a festival to celebrate the army. Since then, every year on the 20th of the 8th lunar month, the people here organize the Buon Xao festival. This year's festival was organized by the Commune People's Committee with solemn ceremonies and vibrant and unique cultural and artistic exchange activities. The festival aims to unite the community, contribute to preserving and promoting the national cultural identity, and educate the traditions for generations of people.
Cong Kien
