Thursday, 12:47, 06/02/2025

Muong ethnic people holds traditional festival to pray for bumper harvests

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VOV.VN - The Muong ethnic group in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak lowered the Neu pole erected for the Lunar New Year holiday, in a traditional festival on February 5, to pray for bumper harvests and prosperity throughout the year.
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The festival is observed annually from the 7th to the 10th days of the first lunar month, marking the end of the New Year celebrations and the beginning of a new year of agricultural work.
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Crowds of the Muong in different colourful outfits gather in Buon Ma Thuot city to prepare for the festival.
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Festival-goers take part in rituals, expressing gratitude to the deities who protect and bless the villagers.
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The festival symbolizes the hope for a year of abundant crops, favourable weather, and protection from natural disasters or epidemics.
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During the festival, a number of cultural and sports activities are also held, including drum and gong performances.
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Folk games such as wooden drum dancing, shuttlecock throwing, tug-of-war, and crossbow shooting draw attention from many locals and tourists.
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These contests showcase the villagers' skills in farming and celebrate the agricultural spirit.
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The festival is typically held at the village communal house or an open space near the fields, creating a sacred and lively atmosphere.
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