The new rice festival was formed from production activities, reflecting spiritual beliefs and unique traditional cultural values of the Tay people.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some photos featuring the new rice festival of the Tay people in Thinh Duc commune, Thai Nguyen city, Thai Nguyen province.

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Re-enaction of the scene of buffalo pulling the plough
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Then singing is an indispensable part of the ceremony.
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Expressing thanks to deities and praying for bumper crops
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Village patriarch performs the rituals.
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Pounding glutinous rice to make cakes for the festival

Translated by Song Anh