New Year festival of ethnic minorities

Last updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is home to over 20 ethnic minority groups. This article introduces the New Year (Tet) festivals of the Thu Lao, Ha Nhi and Xa Pho ethnic groups.

A Thu Lao sorcerer conducts a ceremony.< />

 

After the ceremony, Thu Lao people drink a toast in the forest.

Xa Pho girls sew new clothes for Tet.

Xa Pho women catch fish for Tet.

Ha Nhi people sing folk songs to welcome Tet.

Ha Nhi kids wear new clothes to celebrate Tet.

Ha Nhi people’s lion dance game.

Ha Nhi youngsters skip rope.

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