New rice festival of Xe Dang ethnic people in Dak Lak

01/22/2018

Xe Dang ethnic people in Ea H’Đing, Dak Lak province’s Cu M’gar district often celebrates the new-rice festival on the first day of New Year with worshipping rituals and offerings dedicated to deities for bringing good weather, bumper crops, prosperity and happiness.

Some images of the new rice festival at H’ring village:

Performing Xoang dance and playing gongs at the opening ceremony

Drinking ruou can (straw wine)

Taking new rice after the harvest

Playing traditional musical instruments

Song singing

Art performances at the ceremony

Locals attend the ceremony

PH (baodaklak.com)