Soong Co festival excites crowds in Binh Lieu district

Wednesday, 12:11, 28/04/2021

VOV.VN - The annual Soong Co festival of the San Chi ethnic group has officially got underway in Binh Lieu district in the northern province of Quang Ninh, with the festive occasion attracting plenty of local people and tourists.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 1 — The traditional festival is held every third lunar month throughout the year.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 2 — During the course of the festival, the San Chi ethnic people gather in order to sing love songs.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 3 — Many people attend in the hope of finding a partner at the singing festival.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 4 — A ritual to pray for good luck also takes place during the occasion, with the primary aim to wish for health, wealth, and happiness for the duration of the entire year.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 5 — The annual women's football competition serves as one of the highlights of the festival.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 6 — Women don their traditional clothing, even while playing football.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 7

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 8 — The competing footballers receive plenty of support from local people and tourists gathered at the venue.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 9 — Ethnic participants follow guidelines set out by the Health Ministry regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control measures during the course of the festival.

soong co festival excites crowds in binh lieu district picture 10 — Ethnic people put on art performances each night as entertainment throughout the event.

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