As one of the most significant and sacred ceremonies of the Thai ethnic people, preparations for the celebration are meticulous, featuring numerous offerings, with rice liquor being an indispensable element for welcoming guests. (Photo: VNA)
After the ritual concludes, traditional xoe dances are performed, creating a joyful and warm atmosphere that fosters community bonds. (Photo: VNA)
The ceremony is led by a local shaman, who uses a bamboo leaf dipped in rice liquor to sprinkle around, warding off evil spirits. (Photo: VNA)
When the celebration concludes, the community gathers to enjoy dishes made from the new rice harvest, pork, and rice liquor. (Photo: VNA)
The shaman plays a crucial role as the master of ceremonies, connecting the community with the deities through invocations. (Photo: VNA)
The "New Rice Celebration" is a significant cultural practice in the spiritual life of the Thai people in Thanh Hoa province. (Photo: VNA)
Reenactment of Thai ethnic people’s new rice celebration
The "New Rice Celebration," an annual ritual held by the Thai ethnic people in Thanh Hoa province to pay tribute to the deities and ancestors and pray for prosperity and abundant harvest, was recently reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.
