Independence Day of Thai people in Nghe An
(Baonghean) -Independence Day (September 2) is an important holiday of the year.fellow countrymenThaiin the western districts of Nghe AnAn asQuy Hop, Quy Chau, Que Phong. This is an opportunity for people to express their gratitude to the Party and Uncle Ho.regained independence and freedom for the nation.
Visiting Thai villages these days, we can feel the atmosphere of preparation and excitement of the people every time Tet comes. Banners and slogans are hung all over the village, every house hangs the national flag, joy and happiness are always shown on the faces of each person.
Near National Day, Thai villages areclean up, prepare the stage for cultural activities, and the sports field. After the common work of the whole village, family members gather together to clean the house, carefully and cleanly fix the altar and Uncle Ho's picture, prepare a tray of five fruits to offer to Uncle Ho and his ancestors' altar, and then choose straight bamboo trees to hang the Party flag and the national flag.
The village road is lined with flying flags
Preparing for the Independence Day of the Thai ethnic group
On the morning of September 2, Mr. Vi Van Can (head of Lanh village, Chau Binh commune, Quy Chau district) boasted to us: People who work far away have all returned home to gather with their families to celebrate Independence Day. This year, despite many economic difficulties, most families still try to buy the necessary offerings and food for Tet. Lanh village has 113 households (100% of whom are Thai ethnic people), but more than 50% are poor households. Before Tet, village officials held meetings to inform people about the meaning of Independence Day and to limit excessive drinking, causing public disorder.
To entertain friends and guests on this occasion, the dishes and drinks are always prepared quite carefully by the people and it is also an opportunity for the descendants to report their achievements to Uncle Ho and their ancestors. During these days, all the farming and farming work of the villagers is temporarily stopped, making time for the activities to celebrate Independence Day. This is also the time for the villagers to visit, congratulate each other on good health, good luck in business and gather around the dinner table.
Independence Day is not only an opportunity for people to interact with each other, but also contributes to strengthening solidarity and unity among ethnic groups. Besides, it also reminds and educates the younger generation to love freedom and national pride.
Pham Bang
