Nàng Han - Legendary Female Heroine in the Beliefs of the White Thai People
Nàng Han, the White Thai heroine who disguised herself as a man to lead 16 Thai regions against invaders, is honored in a festival each lunar year.
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When and where is the Nàng Han festival held?
The Nàng Han festival is held by the White Thái people on the 15th day of the second lunar month every year in Tây An village, Mường So commune, Phong Thổ district (before July 2025), Lai Châu province. The festival has two parts: the ritual part with ceremonies to worship Nàng Han, the mountain and earth deities and the water source, along with the festive part with folk games, arts competitions, food and distinctive xòe dancing.
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