Hoa Binh Festivals
Because of the historical and geographical situation, Hoa Binh’s festivals have certain distinctive traits.
Because of the historical and geographical situation, Hoa Binh’s festivals have certain distinctive traits. The festivals represent not only the special values but also the living conditions of the residents here.
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The festivals in Hoa Binh when compared with Kinh and Mong ethnic group’s are not held on large scale and they are not held in accordance with strict regulations, either. Ethnic community in general and Muong minority people in particular; nevertheless, have their own traditional festivals. The most famous ones are Vai Communal House festival, gong festival, Muong Bi summer festival, Hang pagoda festival, Tien pagoda festival and so on. As a whole, the festivals clearly illustrate the traditional faith and the cultural exchange among different groups.
Hang Pagoda Festival
The festival is held on the 15th of Lunar January every year at Pagoda Cave and Hang pagoda in A Dong hamlet, Yen Tri commune, Yen Thuy district.
Xuong Dong - Festival of Muong people
Xuong Dong - or Getting down to the farm- festival in some respects shares similarities to Long Tong festival of Tay-Nung ethnic groups. The main purpose of the celebration is to spray for good harvests, favorable weather and full lives.
