Ha Nhi group is one of 19 ethnic groups in Dien Bien, living mainly in the westernmost land of Muong Nhe district (Photo:VNA) 
“Co Nhe Cha”, traditional New Year of Ha Nhi ethnic people is celebrated at the end of the 10th or the beginning of the 11th lunar month annually (Photo:VNA) 
It is the time at leisure after the harvest of Ha Nhi people in particular and people in the mountainous area in general (Photo:VNA) 
The traditional New Year lasts about one week with jubilant atmosphere spreading throughout the village. (Photo:VNA) 
“Banh troi” (floating cake) is a must-have dish to offer ancestors (Photo:VNA) 
Ancestor worship ceremony of Ha Nhi people (Photo:VNA) 
During the traditional Tet, pork is indispensable food for every Ha Nhi family (Photo:VNA) 
During the traditional Tet, pork is indispensable food for every Ha Nhi family (Photo:VNA) 
Ha Nhi’s “Xoe” dance is performed during the traditional festival (Photo:VNA) 
Ha Nhi people make “banh day” (round rice cake), another essential dish in the festival (Photo:VNA) VNA
