Rain-calling ritual a cultural tradition of Ba Na people

Before the ceremony, villagers select an auspicious day and a sacred site, and prepare ruou can (alcohol brewed from yeast of forest leaves, tubers, and fruits in jugs and drunk with cane tubes), pigs, gongs and other offerings for the shaman and village patriarch to lead the ritual. Once the ceremony concludes, the sound of gongs fills the air as villagers perform the xoang dance, drink rice wine, take part in festivities and share the joy of the occasion.

The rain-calling ritual is a cherished cultural tradition that helps preserve the Ba Na people's customs and strengthen community solidarity.

PANO presents some photos featuring the rain-calling ritual of the Ba Na people.. 

Villagers carrying offerings to the mountain

The gongs resounding as villagers seek permission to perform the ritual

The peacock dance is performed during the ceremony.

The shaman and village patriarch conduct the ritual.

Villagers join the festivities after the ceremony.

Translated by Song Anh