(ĐN)- On March 27, Choro ethnic people held Sayangva Festival in Long Khanh town’s Hang Gon commune to welcome the new rice.
(ĐN)- On March 27, Choro ethnic people held Sayangva Festival in Long Khanh town’s Hang Gon commune to welcome the new rice.
"Welcome the New Rice" Festival takes place annually between 1st and 2nd month of Lunar calendar, the harvest of the new rice. It is reserved to pay homage to Giang (Heaven) and the spirits, which protect the villagers and bless them with a bumper harvest, clement weather and a peaceful life.
During the festival, many performances and games were organized such as: drums and gongs performances, folk games, traditional music performances and worship Giang and the spirits.
Some pictures at the festival.
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| Drums and gongs performances. |
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| Making rice-cakes for the Festival |
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| Broiling meat for worship. |
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| Tug of war competition. |
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| Preparing for ritual worship. |
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| Drinking tube-wine |
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| A panoramic view of the "Welcome the New Rice" Festival. |
Reported by V.T
