Unique cockscomb flower festival of Cong ethnic people
Culture - Sports - Tourism - PublishedTime : 14:31, 25/11/2020
The Cong ethnic people consider the cockscomb as a ‘sacred flower’ and a symbol of good luck and happiness
The Cong ethnic women put on their traditional colorful costumes during the festival
People go to the fields to pick up cockscomb flowers to decorate their houses
A shaman performs the ritual of cutting chicken blood (Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien / VNA)
Tet hoa mao ga is a unique cultural and religious activity that has existed for generations
The priest takes chicken blood to mark the homeowner’s forehead to pray for bumper crops, good health, and peace
Tet Hoa mao ga is recognized as one of the eight national intangible cultural heritage elements of Dien Bien province
The priest takes chicken blood to mark a child’s forehead
Sacrifices must meet requirements of appearance, color, weight, and health
Sacrifices must meet requirements of appearance, color, weight, and health
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