Ethnic minorities in 4 communes of Bac Binh celebrate the First Rice Festival

30/01/2024, 14:51

BTO - Traditionally, on December 14th and 15th each year (lunar calendar), ethnic minorities of 4 highland communes of Bac Binh district, including Phan Son, Phan Lam, Phan Diem, and Phan Tien celebrate the New Rice Festival.

The First Rice Festival contains many unique and lively cultures from the Raglay and K’ho communities.

The First Rice Festival (also known as Tet Nhôbrêhê) is an important Lunar New Year event, containing many unique and lively cultures of the Raglay and K’ho communities in Binh Thuan province.

In the past, “Lua ray” (mother rice) is the main food source of the Raglay and K’ho people. Each harvest lasts 6 months and minorities usually celebrate with their families every harvest season until the end of December (lunar calendar). At present, on the First Rice occasion, the local cultural sector organizes a cultural and sports festival in 4 mountainous communes. Since then, the First Rice Festival has not only been a joyful day for each household but also for the whole community which represents the bonding and connections of these minorities.

Cultural activities contain significant marks of highlanders.

This year, Phan Tien is the host of the 28th Cultural and Sports Festival in 4 mountainous communes. People from 3 communes Phan Son, Phan Lam, and Phan Dien will join here. The festival has some contents such as setting camps, decorating Tet poles (Neu trees), crossbow shooting, men’s volleyball, pounding and cooking bamboo rice contests, etc. Especially, there will be art and national costume performances, and can wine festival at night. All the rituals are aimed at showing the people’s gratefulness, gratitude, and belief in mother rice plants in the fields, praying for the rice plants to be free from disturbances, bad insects, and diseases and bloom prosperity to everyone.

Mr. Huynh Van Vinh - Director of the Culture, Information and Sports Center of Bac Binh district - Deputy festival organizer said: The 28th Cultural and Sports Festival of 4 mountainous communes in 2024 aims to create an atmosphere of joyful, healthy, united, safe, and economical on the occasion of the First Rice Festival of mountainous ethnic people. Thereby introducing and promoting, exploiting, and collecting precious cultural, artistic, and sports traditions of ethnic minorities following Resolution 9 (term XI) on "Building and developing Vietnamese human culture to meet the sustainable development requirements of the country". This year, beside cultural performances with national influences performed by commune performance teams, the festival also has the participation of the Chu Ro ethnic gong team (Long Khanh, Dong Nai) to exchange and create connections and development of provincial tourism for tourists.

Lighting fire ritual in the festival

Celebrating the 2024 First Rice Festival, from every corner of the communes, there is only bustle and joy. Although the weather is not favorable, the rainy season ends early which affects crop productivity, the prices are still affordable, people's lives have improved significantly, and the conversion of crop structure has brought economic efficiency. Thanks to the internal rising will and the support policy of the Party and the Government, new rural criteria are upgraded and security is maintained in order; the poor households rate decreased and decent living standard families increased. Those have created a warm spring and tightened ethnic communities’ solidarity.

TRANSLATED BY UYEN LINH

Related articles
Discovering a golden Linga at Po Dam tower
BTO - The 2-year archaeological excavation (2013 - 2014) carried out by the Institute of Social Sciences of the Southern Region and Binh Thuan Museum at Po Dam tower, Phu Lac commune, Tuy Phong district, brought out many types of architecture and relics from the underground that contain lots of information bringing new knowledge about the oldest temples and towers of architectural Champa from more than 1,300 years ago.

(0) Comments
Focus
Linking Destinations and Tourism Service Products for Development
BTO – Expected in early June 2025, Binh Thuan province, in collaboration with Lam Dong and Dak Nong provinces, will organize seminars on tourism product development and destination surveys. These efforts aim to stimulate tourism growth in 2025 under the theme “Binh Thuan – Endless Experiences"
Do not miss
  • When the Guns Went Silent: Arsenal Stumbles vs. PSG
    27 yesterday Sports
    BTO-Arsenal and PSG, both chasing their first-ever Champions League title, were set for a historic breakthrough this season. But Arsenal’s hopes took a major hit with a 0-1 home loss to PSG in the first leg of the semifinals, leaving...
  • "El Pulga" Alone Can’t Secure Glory
    27 yesterday Sports
    Lionel Messi is currently playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS). With his exceptional talent, "El Pulga" has played a vital role in turning the young club into a rising power. However, Messi alone cannot carry an Inter...
  • Falling at the "Gates of Heaven
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-Carlos Alcaraz displayed remarkable form and composure throughout the 2025 Barcelona Open. The Spanish star made his way to the final without dropping a single set. However, at the final hurdle, the "Mini Nadal" stumbled at the...
  • Colorful Áo Dài and Folk Dance Showcase Marks 50 Years of Liberation
    one month ago Culture
    BTO – On the morning of April 26, the Bình Thuận Provincial Women's Union organized a mass Áo Dài and folk dance performance at Nguyễn Tất Thành Square in Phan Thiết City, featuring the participation of 600 female officials, members,...
  • Farewell to the “Bavarian Giants”
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-After a courageous 2-1 victory in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, Inter Milan returned home to host Bayern Munich in the second leg. Though a one-goal lead was far from secure, the Italian side left no room...
  • No Miracle at Signal Iduna Park
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-Barcelona has a reputation for collapsing under pressure, having twice squandered significant first-leg advantages in the Champions League knockout stages. That gave Dortmund hope for a dramatic comeback at Signal Iduna Park in...
  • Phan Thiết – The 50-Year Journey: From Liberation to a Dynamic, Modern Coastal City
    one month ago Business
    April 19, 1975 – April 19, 2025: A proud 50-year milestone since the liberation of Phan Thiết. Half a century may not be long in the grand flow of history, but for Phan Thiết—a land once scarred by war—it marks a powerful transformation....
  • Red Devils Hold Off Blue Tide in Manchester Derby Stalemate
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-On the night of April 6, a classic Manchester derby unfolded at Old Trafford in Matchweek 31 of the Premier League, where Manchester United and Manchester City clashed in a high-stakes encounter. Despite having little left to fight...
  • Nou Camp Nightmare: Dortmund Swept Aside by Ruthless Barca
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-Barcelona put on a dominant display in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg, thrashing Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided encounter at the Nou Camp. The Catalan giants delighted their home crowd with a goal-fest, featuring...
  • Liverpool Bounces Back with Vital Victory Over Everton, Keeping Arsenal at Bay
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-After consecutive failures in the FA Cup, Champions League, and League Cup, the morale of Arne Slot's squad has been declining. Facing pressure following Arsenal's victory in the early match the day before, Liverpool was compelled...
  • The Beauty of Hòn Cau Island
    2 month ago LANDSCAPES
    March signals the perfect time for a visit to Hòn Cau Island (Phước Thể, Tuy Phong) as the weather transitions and the golden sunlight bathes the island. Located about 110 km from Phan Thiết, Cù Lao Câu is a pristine, uninhabited island...
  • The Final Goal
    2 month ago Sports
    BTO-Manchester City now only has one goal left: winning the FA Cup to salvage what has been a “disastrous” season. As a result, Coach Pep Guardiola and his players have put all their energy into the world’s oldest football tournament....
  • Regaining the Top Spot
    2 month ago Sports
    Playing a day before their arch-rivals Barcelona, Real Madrid took full advantage of the opportunity to reclaim the top spot in La Liga with a comfortable 2-1 victory over Villarreal, thanks to a brace from Mbappe.
  • A Hard-Fought Victory
    2 month ago Sports
    BTO-On the evening of March 19, the Vietnam national team played their first international match since winning the AFF Cup 2024, hosting Cambodia in a friendly at Gò Đậu Stadium (Bình Dương). Given their superior standing, a victory...
  • Farewell to the "King of Cups"
    2 month ago Sports
    BTO-After suffering a 1-0 home defeat in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, the French football powerhouse PSG was under immense pressure to win the return leg away at Liverpool. And they did just that, securing a place...
  • Surrendering the Title
    2 month ago Sports
    BTO- The highlight of Premier League Matchweek 28 was the showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford. Arsenal desperately needed a victory to keep up with Liverpool, but they could only manage a draw, while the league...
  • Even Djokovic Can’t Defy Time
    2 month ago Sports
    BTO-Novak Djokovic has just suffered a defeat against Botic Van De Zandschulp in the second round of  Indian Wells 2025, marking the first time in seven years that he has lost three consecutive matches. At 37 years old, Djokovic is...
  • Binh Thuan Province to cooperate with Sun Group to unlock its Tourism Strengths
    BTO – On early March, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the People's Committee of Binh Thuan Province held a meeting with Sun Group regarding investment cooperation.
  • The King Has Fallen: Man Utd Crash Out of FA Cup
    2 month ago Sports
    Recently, Manchester United’s FA Cup title defense came to a crushing end as Fulham stunned the Red Devils in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure their place in the quarterfinals. Heading into the fifth-round clash at Old Trafford,...
  • Sunset Slope: Phan Thiet’s Hidden Gem for Breathtaking Views
    2 month ago LANDSCAPES
    BTO – Still in the heat of the first two lunar months, Sunset Slope on Co Mountain has become a renowned sunset-watching spot in Phan Thiet. Located in Phu Hai Ward, this stunning location offers breathtaking views of the mountains...
POWERED BY ONECMS - A PRODUCT OF NEKO
Ethnic minorities in 4 communes of Bac Binh celebrate the First Rice Festival