Thai people in Nghe An celebrate Tet
(Baonghean.vn) - Tet Ho is a joyful activity to celebrate the New Year of the Thai community in the highlands such as Quy Chau, Que Phong, Tuong Duong. This is also the last happy occasion of Tet for families and clans.
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| Many villages in the mountainous areas of Nghe An often celebrate Tet (from the 4th to the 6th day of Tet) instead of celebrating the full moon of January like people in the lowlands. This is an occasion for the whole family to gather at the beginning of the new year. |
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| Tet has become a custom of the Thai ethnic community in the mountainous region of Nghe An for many years. This is an opportunity for descendants in the family to meet, chat and cook delicious dishes together. |
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| According to the elderly in Chau Tien commune - Quy Chau, Tet originates from the "gratitude" of those at home for their children and grandchildren who work far away. Therefore, on Tet, children and grandchildren gather together to enjoy food and dance. |
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| And having fun with a jar of rice wine is also indispensable during Tet holiday. |
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| That is why Tet is not usually heavy with ceremonies and worship. Tet is also an opportunity for people here to express their passion for traditional musical instruments. This is also a way for them to preserve and promote their national cultural identity. |
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| On these occasions, children are taught by adults how to play the festival drums. Although the customs of celebrating Tet and Spring are different, they all share the same humanistic spirit, the aspiration for prosperity and happiness to come to every home, every family, every village, and every countryside in the new year. |