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Attractive Nam Dam fish-catching festival

09:12, 01/04/2025

BHG - On March 27-28, the traditional fish-catching festival of the Dao ethnic group took place in Nam Dam Village, Quan Ba ​Commune, Quan Ba District. Hundreds of locals and tourists immersed themselves in the vibrant atmosphere, participating in sacred rituals and unique folk games.

Not only a fun activity, the festival also contributes to preserving the beauty of traditional culture, promoting the image of tourism in the Dong Van Karst Plateau.

The highlight of the festival was the exciting fishing competition at Nam Dam fish pond, during which cheers echoed through the mountains and forests.

In addition, tug of war, stick pushing, blindfolded transportation of agricultural products and a cooking festival brought many interesting experiences. A cultural exchange night with unique performances made the festival atmosphere even more brilliant.

Offerings to the Nam Dam Fish Pond Temple demonstrate the beliefs and spiritual cultural beauty of the local people.
Offerings to the Nam Dam Fish Pond Temple demonstrate the beliefs and spiritual cultural beauty of the local people.
Reenacting the Dao ethnic peoples coming-of-age ceremony.
Reenacting the Dao ethnic people's coming-of-age ceremony.
People enthusiastically participate in the traditional fish-catching festival in Nam Dam Village, Quan Ba ​Commune.
People enthusiastically participate in the traditional fish-catching festival in Nam Dam Village, Quan Ba ​Commune.
After nearly an hour, full baskets of fish were brought ashore. Fat carps were raised high in the joy of the participants.
After nearly an hour, full baskets of fish were brought ashore. Fat carps were raised high in the joy of the participants.
Stick pushing competition.
Stick pushing competition.
Tug of war game.
Tug of war game.
Blindfolded agricultural product transportation competition.
Blindfolded agricultural product transportation competition.
The festival is not only a unique cultural event of the ethnic Dao people but also becomes an attractive event for domestic and foreign tourists.
The festival is not only a unique cultural event of the ethnic Dao people but also becomes an attractive event for domestic and foreign tourists.

NGUYEN DIU


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