The People's Committee of Lo Son commune, Tan Lac district, has organised the local annual traditional stream fishing festival on April 19 - 20.
A vibrant musical performance opens the festival.
Crowds gather to take part in the festive celebration.
A "thay Mo” (spiritual master) performs traditional chants honouring local tutelary deities.
A raft-launching ceremony to mark the festival’s opening.
Locals join in the traditional group stream-fishing activity in Khoang Lo stream.
Local cuisine and specialty products showcased at the festival’s market stalls.
An expanded men’s volleyball tournament at the event.
The Lo Son traditional stream fishing festival takes place annually on the third lunar month. A folk festival closely associated with wet rice agriculture and bearing the imprint of ancient Vietnamese civilisation, it forms an indispensable part of the local Muong Tlo ethnic community’s culture and belief.
Known locally as the "stream fishing” or "rice weeding festival,” it marks the period after the rice has been sown and strengthened, and villagers gather to take part in communal fishing in local streams such as Khoang Bo, Khoang Lo, Khoang Tlo and Khoang Ich. Large fish caught during the event are presented as offerings, symbolising prayers for favourable weather, abundant harvests, and communal well-being.
The ceremonial segment featured traditional rituals, vibrant performances, Mo chanting, and a raft-lowering ritual to kick off the festive event. The celebratory portion of the festival was marked by a host of engaging activities, including bamboo raft races, net-casting competitions, collective stream fishing at Khoang Lo, a display of local cuisine and products, and an open men’s volleyball tournament.
This year’s festival was larger in scale, with more cultural performances, folk games, and sporting events reflecting the rich heritage of the Muong people. It serves as a platform for cultural preservation and promotion, while helping raise public awareness of protecting the water environment and aquatic ecosystems.
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