Thai people in Nghe An celebrate Tet on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month.
(Baonghean.vn) - As scheduled, on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, the Thai ethnic group in Nghe An celebrates their traditional New Year with many unique cultural features.
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| The Thai Tay Khang people in Ky Son currently have nearly 2,000 households, living in 15 villages in the communes of Huu Lap, Pha Danh, My Ly, Na Loi, My Ly and Nam Can. Every year on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, this ethnic group celebrates their traditional New Year. Photo: Lu Phu |
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| According to Thai village elders, this Tet is similar to the Kinh people's Fruit Festival, so preparing the offering tray does not need to be elaborate. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| However, the indispensable dish on the offering tray is "ho khau sac". This dish has a little sticky rice, meat, and fish wrapped in dong leaves. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| In addition, to worship the wandering souls, Thai people also hang 5 packages of "ho khau sac" on their doors. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| When everything was done, the homeowner invited the village shaman to come to the house to pray for a peaceful and lucky new year. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| The dishes served to guests must include 5-6 types of meatballs such as fish, chicken, pork, mushroom... Photo: Dao Tho |
| Thai family prepares for Tet. Clip: Tho Phuong |
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| Banh tet is also a familiar dish during Tet holiday of Thai people. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| After finishing the ceremony at home, each family must bring 5 packages of "ho khau sac" to contribute to the village mo. This is the most influential person in the village and manages all spiritual affairs of the villagers. Photo: Dao Tho |
