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Worshipping Forest Festival in Lao Cai

November 17, 2010          1643 views

(Cinet)- To Lao Cai border land, travelers probably will not miss the opportunity to mix with the festive character of the upland areas, including forest worship festival of the ethnic Nung, Dao, Mong ... traditions that through many generations have always been to preserve and develop.

 

Worshipping Forest Festival of the Nung take place on  the 29th day of the first lunar month, in Muong Khuong District, Lao Cai Province.

 

Worship two ancient trees (Father and Mother trees), and worship people who sacrifice their life for reclaiming the village. Games: contest of leng hao, lan co singing, swinging, wood chess playing.

From the forest worship festival to remind people to protect forest green. After the ceremony, everyone signed commitment to protecting forests and planting more trees in the garden, hills and enjoy the aromatic yeast and other folk games with strong ethnic identity, such as blindfold catching goats, throwing, carousel, etc.

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