Cockscomb flowers are a symbol of the traditional New Year of the Cong ethnic people. (Photo: VNA)
Cockscomb flowers are a symbol of the traditional New Year of the Cong ethnic people. (Photo: VNA)
A shaman ties cockscomb flowers inside the house as part of the New Year worship ritual. (Photo: VNA)
A shaman ties cockscomb flowers inside the house as part of the New Year worship ritual. (Photo: VNA)
A shaman performs a ritual to worship deities. (Photo: VNA)
A shaman performs a ritual to worship deities. (Photo: VNA)
A shaman performs a ritual to worship deities. (Photo: VNA)
A shaman performs a ritual to worship deities. (Photo: VNA)
Cong women perform folk dances during the festival. (Photo: VNA)
Cong women perform folk dances during the festival. (Photo: VNA)
Nam Ke village brightens with flags and flowers to welcome the Cong ethnic group’s traditional New Year. (Photo: VNA)
Nam Ke village brightens with flags and flowers to welcome the Cong ethnic group’s traditional New Year. (Photo: VNA)
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Cong ethnic people celebrate cockscomb flower festival

When the cockscomb flower bloom on the hillsides, the Cong ethnic people in Nam Ke commune, Dien Bien province, joyfully celebrate their traditional festival, also known as the cockscomb flower festival. The occasion is a time for family reunions and festive gatherings, helping preserve and spread the unique cultural values and strong community spirit of the Cong people in Vietnam’s westernmost region.