The “Bun Voc Nam” (Water-splashing) Festival, an unique New Year celebration of the Lao people in the northern province of Lai Chau, was held on March 11 at Na Van hamlet, Na Tam commune, Tam Duong district. The traditional festival was annually held after a crop harvest to pray for good weather and bumper crop. The Water Festival was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017.
The festival offers a chance for family reunion. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
The festival offers a chance for family reunion. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
Worship rituals during the festival. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
Worship rituals during the festival. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
The water procession during the festival. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
Worship rituals during the festival. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
Worship rituals during the festival. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
All join in the festival with hope that the wetter they are, the more good luck they receive. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
All join in the festival with hope that the wetter they are, the more good luck they receive. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
All join in the festival with hope that the wetter they are, the more good luck they receive. VNA Photo: Đinh Thùy
Source: vnanet.vn
