(Baonghean.vn) - Tet comes, Spring comes, young men and women of Mong ethnic group eagerly join the Pao throwing festival. This is a traditional festival of Mong ethnic group in Western Nghe An, where young men and women have the opportunity to meet and find their other half.
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| Spring is the season of festivals and also the season of pao throwing by Mong men and women. Young girls in their most beautiful clothes, holding pao balls, eagerly come to the pao festival from all over the streets. Photo: Sach Nguyen. |
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| The vacant lots in the village were chosen as the venue for the pao throwing festival. Photo: Sach Nguyen. |
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| Pao is made from soft cloth by the Mong people or tennis balls. Photo: Dao Tho. |
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| This is truly a joyous occasion for Mong men and women. From this Pao throwing festival, many couples have come together and become husband and wife. Photo: Sach Nguyen. |
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| In small villages, there are sometimes only 1 group of 5-6 people throwing pao. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Hmong girls in the Pao throwing festival. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| Many passersby were excited to participate in the pao throwing. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Married people also come to watch their children throw pao in the spring. This festival is maintained annually and has become a beautiful cultural feature in the Mong community in Nghe An. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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