February 13, 2017 | 18:26 (GMT+7)
Na Nhem festival kicked off in Lang Son
PANO – The annual Na Nhem festival in Tran Yen commune, Bac Son district, Lang Son province, known as one of the most unique festivals of fertility in Vietnam, was held on the 15th of the first lunar month.
Crowded tourists participating in the festival
Locals and tourists following the parade of the mascots
Performing traditional dance on parade of gigantic phallus
Participants have soot-smeared faces
The parade starts from Temple of Mo village to Xa Vun Temple
Two women dancing Then in front of Xa Vun Temple to welcome giant phallus
The festival attracting scores of locals and visitors
Translated by Chung Anh