Unique cockscomb flower Tet festival of Cong ethnic people
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| Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien/ VNA |
In September annually, when the Cong ethnic people complete their crops, they celebrate Tet hoa mao ga (Cockscomb flower Tet festival). This year, Tet hoa mao ga takes place on November 23 and November 24, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Tet hoa mao ga features a series of rituals and ceremonies which help to strengthen the solidarity and connectivity within the community. Tet Hoa mao ga was recognized as one of the eight national intangible cultural heritages of Dien Bien province.
The Cong ethnic people consider the cockscomb as "sacred flower" and a symbol of good luck and happiness.
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| People prepare sacrifices (pigs) to invite the genies and ancestors to attend Tet hoa mao ga Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien/ VNA |
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| During the festival, the Cong ethnic women put on the traditional colorful costumes. Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien / VNA |
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| People go to the fields to pick cockscomb flowers to decorate their houses. Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien / VNA |
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| A priest performs the ritual of cutting chicken blood. Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien / VNA |
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| Tet hoa mao ga is a unique cultural and religious activity that has existed for generations. Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien / VNA |
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| The priest takes chicken blood to mark the homeowner’s forehead to pray for bumper crops, good health, and peace. Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien / VNA |
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| The priest takes chicken blood to mark a child’s forehead Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien / VNA |
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| Sacrifices must meet requirements of appearance, color, weight, and health. Photo: Nguyen Xuan Tien / VNA |
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