Colorful Xang Khan trees of Thai people in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - The Xang Khan tree has 9 floors, representing the Thai people's concept of the spiritual world. Not only that, it is also highly aesthetic and very colorful.
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| The Xang Khan tree is the center of the Xang Khan festival - a spiritual activity of the Thai people in Nghe An. The festival usually takes place in the spring, organized by shamans and with the participation of the village community. Photo: Huu Vi |
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| . As the most important sacred object in the festival, the erection of the Xang Khan tree is prepared very elaborately. Shamans often go into the forest to collect materials many days in advance. The time to erect the Xang Khan tree is chosen very carefully. Shamans in Yen Hoa commune (Tuong Duong) usually erect the tree at 1 am. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| The Khan Gas Station has 9 floors. Each floor is decorated with models of birds, flowers, leaves, fish, shrimp... even modern vehicles like airplanes... Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| The Xang Khan tree can be called a miniature model of the spiritual world of the Thai people in Nghe An. In the picture is the top floor, which is also the 9th floor symbolizing the Heavenly Muong. This is also the place where people come to the earthly world and return after death. Photo: Huu Vi |
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| The colorful colors of the Xang Khan tree. Photo: Ho Phuong |
