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Then Kin Pang Festival showcases Thai heritage in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - Not merely a traditional festival, the Then Kin Pang Festival offers visitors a vibrant cultural journey into the life of the White Thai people in the northern region, where beliefs, music, and community activities blend harmoniously within the majestic setting of the northwestern mountains of Vietnam.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 1 — The Then Kin Pang Festival is a distinctive traditional celebration of the White Thai ethnic community in northern Lai Chau province, typically held in the Phong Tho area.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 2 — It represents an important cultural and spiritual space closely tied to the Then belief system of the Thai, Nung and Tay ethnic people, an intangible cultural heritage recognised by UNESCO. In the photo is the opening ceremony of the 2026 festival on April 26, 2026.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 3 — The wrist-tying ritual for good luck is an essential part of the spiritual and cultural life of the Thai ethnic community.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 4 — Delegates and local residents take part in the ritual of tying a paper swallow to the tree to pray for good fortune and peace for the village.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 5 — A large number of young men and women from the Thai ethnic group join the ritual of tying paper swallows to the tree to pray for good fortune.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 6 — Delegates attend the Then ritual ceremony, a traditional spiritual practice of the Thai ethnic people.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 7 — The name “Then Kin Pang” reflects its ritual origins, describing a festival centred on Then rituals combined with communal celebrations to pray for blessings, prosperity and good fortune for the village.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 8 — In the cultural life of the Thai people, rivers, streams, and wet rice fields play a central role in both daily life and agricultural production.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 9 — Water splashing for good luck is an indispensable ritual in the Then Kin Pang festival of the Thai ethnic community in Lai Chau.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 10 — Beyond its spiritual significance, the festival also serves as a vibrant platform for preserving and showcasing traditional cultural values.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 11 — Activities such as Then singing, xoe dance performances, folk games and ritual offerings are reenacted, creating a lively cultural space. In the photo, White Thai girls, dressed in traditional attire, prepare for their performance.

then kin pang festival showcases thai heritage in northern vietnam picture 12 — The festival is also an opportunity for community bonding, where generations come together and pass down cultural traditions to younger members.

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