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Muong ethnic community celebrate Khai Ha Festival

The traditional Khai Ha (going to the fields) Festival stands out as one of the most significant celebrations of the Muong people in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, and takes place every new year in the early spring.
Muong ethnic community celebrate Khai Ha Festival ảnh 1At the opening ceremony, festival-goers take part in a palanquin procession and rituals, worshipping the gods of the land and heads of the village. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Muong ethnic community celebrate Khai Ha Festival ảnh 2The community conducts ritualistic practices associated with going to the field. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Muong ethnic community celebrate Khai Ha Festival ảnh 3The day is marked by the bright, joyful expressions of attendees. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Muong ethnic community celebrate Khai Ha Festival ảnh 4The Khai Ha Festival, also known as the ploughing or forest opening festival, is linked with wet rice cultivation, which bears signs of civilisation among ancient Vietnamese. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Muong ethnic community celebrate Khai Ha Festival ảnh 5The largest traditional festival in Hoa Binh, the event is an indispensable cultural practice of the local Muong ethnic people and held every spring. In the photo: A panel of judges evaluates the traditional Muong feast prepared for the festival. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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