Happy harvest festival in Thai village, Western Nghe An

Bong village, Thanh Son commune (Anh Son) is home to more than 250 Thai households. Every year, on the 5th day of the Lunar New Year, families in Bong village prepare offerings to bring to the temple at the beginning of the village to worship the mountain gods and river gods, praying for favorable weather, a peaceful life, and good crops. Photo: Cong Khang

Bong village temple is a place to worship river gods, mountain gods and gods who protect the lives of the people. The offerings of the clans are placed in front of the temple to worship the gods. Photo: Cong Khang

The shaman performs the ceremony. Photo: Cong Khang

Bong villagers and visitors from all over offer incense and pray for good things in the new year. Photo: Cong Khang

A special art program, imbued with traditional values, welcoming the Harvest Festival. Photo: Cong Khang

Gong festival. Photo: Cong Khang

Excited with the throwing ball club. Photo: Cong Khang

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