How do Thai ethnic people celebrate Tet?
(VOV) - Nearly 200,000 Thai ethnic people in the north-western province of Dien Bien celebrate their lunar New Year (Tet) festival from the 25th day of the 12th lunar month to the 10th day of the following month.
They attend parties, perform dances, and play folk games such as ném còn (throwing a sacre ball through the ring), đẩy gậy (stick pushing), or bắt vịt (catching ducks).
Young people travel from one village to another, enjoying festive celebrations as a way to relax after a hard working year and make friends.
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| The Tet holiday is an occasion for public gathering |
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| Thai people are friendly. They invite passers-by to enjoy the celebration |
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| Stick pushing is an indispensable game during the holiday |
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| Children are curious about ném còn game |
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| Trying with the game Balancing |
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| Women with children normally sit and watch the game |
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| A winner of the game Catching the duck |
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| Young people show their feelings towards each other |
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| Art performances take place around the clock |
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| Thai people show off their performing skills |
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| Visitors are invited to join the grouping |
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| Each village has an art troupe and they often hold an exchange every month |
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| Thai people are famous for múa sạp (Bamboo dance) |