Its inhabitants are the Dao, Tay and Nung ethnic minority people. The Dao (Dao Lu Gang), who make up over 95 percent of the local population, have still preserved a number of their cultural identities, particularly the marriage.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some images of the traditional marriage rituals of the Dao ethnic people.

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The bride changes her dresses on the way to the groom’s house.
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A shaman conducts ritual before the bride entering the groom’s house.
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The groom’s face is also covered by a piece of cloth.
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The groom and the bride implement the ritual.
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The ritual to officially recognize the bride and groom as husband and wife.

Translated by Trung Thanh