Roóng Poọc Festival: The Spring Plowing Ritual of the Giáy People in Sa Pa
The Roóng Poọc Festival of the Giáy people in Sa Pa is a spring plowing ritual with the Neu tree, nem con, tug of war and plowing contests.
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What is the heritage value of the Roóng Poọc festival?
The Roóng Poọc festival reflects the agricultural and fertility beliefs of the Giáy people linked to their wet-rice farming history. In 2013, it was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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Lantern Festival of the Chinese Community in Chợ Lớn and the Belief in Thiên Hậu
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