The new rice celebration of the Kho Mu people takes place after the rice harvest season. It is held to give thanks to grandparents, ancestors and deities for a bumper crops, good health, prosperity and happiness.

It is part of the activities to raise the quality of the spiritual life of ethnic people following the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas for the 2021- 2030 period.

The People's Army Newspaper would like to introduce some photos featuring the new rice celebration of the Kho Mu people.

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The shaman preparing offerings
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The shaman and local people performing the ritual
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After the rituals, local people together enjoy the offerings.
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The new rice celebration sees the attendance of many local residents and people from other localities.
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Stick-pushing game

Translated by Chung Anh