Tuesday, 13:01, 27/02/2024

Xo May festival in Yen Bai province excites crowds

VOV.VN - Thousands of people flocked to the Xo May festival in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai with the intention of praying for luck in the new lunar year.

xo may festival in yen bai province excites crowds picture 1 — Xo May festival is held annually following the Lunar New Year, with the event attracting thousands of locals and tourists.

xo may festival in yen bai province excites crowds picture 2 — Tay ethnic people re-enact a wedding ceremony during the festival.

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xo may festival in yen bai province excites crowds picture 4 — The highlight of the occasion is a performance involving around 300 local dancers.

xo may festival in yen bai province excites crowds picture 5 — Dam Thuong dance of the Tay ethnic people is a popular dance which has long been attached to their daily life and agricultural production.

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xo may festival in yen bai province excites crowds picture 9 — Local people partake in a cooking contest during the festival.

xo may festival in yen bai province excites crowds picture 10 — Participants join in playing folk games.

xo may festival in yen bai province excites crowds picture 11 — A lion dance performance proves exciting for the gathered crowds.

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