The “lua moi” (new rice crop) ceremony is considered one of the most typical festivals of the Xo Dang ethnic people.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some images of the festival.

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Participants bringing offering to a watering place to collect water
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The ritual at the watering place
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A Xo Dang girl collects water.
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The first meal offered to the deities
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An art performance of the festival

Translated by Song Anh