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Unique Tho Ha festival
BAC GIANG - In lunar January, hundreds of traditional festivals take place in Bac Giang province. With its unique and rich cultural features, especially the typical procession of Kinh Bac region, Tho Ha festival in Van Ha commune (Viet Yen township) was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2012.
This year, the festival was held from lunar January 20 to 22 (February 17 – 19). Coming to Tho Ha festival, visitors can immerse themselves in the unique cultural space of traditional rituals, showing the people's respect for the village's tutelary god and saints, praying for favorable weather, bumper crops, peace, prosperity and happiness for all people.
Following are some typical images of the festival.
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Exciting festival day. |
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The Three Gods (Happiness, Prosperity and Longevity) are the typical images of Tho Ha festival. |
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Festival drums. |
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The procession of the national flag. |
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The procession of the Saint's palanquin into the village communal house. |
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Offerings to the gods on the festival day. |
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The procession goes from the village's temple to the communal house. |
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Image of traditional opera actors in the procession. |
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Village girls perform the Senh Tien dance. |
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Quan ho (Love duet folk) singing on the boat. |
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