Kon Tum was represented at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, outskirts of Hanoi, on October 21. The New Rice celebration, the most important ritual of the year for the Xo Dang ethnic minority group in the Central Highlands, takes place in two or three days during the tenth lunar month. Many worship rituals and festive activities are held to express thanks to the genies and pray to them for a bumper crop, prosperity, and happiness.
Village head and villagers bring water home to prepare for the celebration. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Women pound rice to prepare offerings. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Klongput – a typical instrument of Xo Dang group. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
A woman prepares rice for the celebration. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
A young girl catches water from the village’s source. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Three young girls are selected to bring water to the celebration. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
After the rituals, Xo Dang people catch water, praying for the Water Genie’s bless. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Village head performs the rituals. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Villagers drink wine during the celebration. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Source: vnanet.vn
