(HBO) – The 10th Xen Muong festival opened in Mai Chau district’s Chieng Chau commune on February 14. The festival saw leaders of Mai Chau district and local people in attendance.


 Thay mo (shaman) leads a delegation processing the palanquin to Bon Temple

Chieng Chau commune is considered the capital of Thai ethnic people who migrated from Bac Ha (Lao Cai province) in the 13th century. Generations of Thai lords directed people to reclaim the land to set up their villages. The festival is organised to show locals’ respect for the predecessors, and pray for favourable weather, pumper crops, and people’s prosperity and happiness.

The festival also helps popularise Mai Chau tourism’s potential to both domestic and foreign visitors.



Art performance of Thai ethnic people at Xen Muong festival

This year, the festival was held at communal level, including offering ceremony and festive activities. After leader of Chieng Chau commune beat the drum to kick off the festival, the shaman and local people processed the palanquin of Tuong Su (General Su) to Bon village. This was followed by an incense offering ceremony at Bon Temple.

Besides, a wide range of art performances that featured Thai ethnic culture were staged at the event./.

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