The cultural colors of the Dao people shine at the Ban Vuong festival 2025

On November 21 and 22, Son Hai hamlet in Ba Che commune came alive in a burst of color and tradition as the Ban Vuong festival 2025 unfolded.

With the theme “Honoring our roots - Preserving and promoting Dao cultural identity”, the festival offered visitors a meaningful cultural journey. The artistic showcase “The legend of Ban Vuong - The sun’s dream” set the tone, followed by traditional rituals such as offering ceremonies, the fire dance, and the symbolic sea-crossing journey of the 12 Dao clans.

Amid the rhythmic beat of festival drums and the warm smiles of Dao women, visitors explored the Mieu Ong- Mieu Ba (Ba Che's famous temples), the ancient pottery kiln, and enjoyed distinctive Dao cuisine along with local OCOP specialties.

More than a celebration of heritage, the festival provided truly memorable and immersive experiences, leaving a deep and lasting impression on all who attended.

Shamans of the Dao Thanh Y and Dao Thanh Phan ethnic groups perform traditional rituals aboard a wooden boat, reenacting the seafaring journey of their ancestors.
Shamans of the Dao Thanh Y and Dao Thanh Phan ethnic groups perform traditional rituals aboard a wooden boat, reenacting the seafaring journey of their ancestors.
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Clans present offerings, local produce they have grown themselves, to honor their ancestral forefather, Ban Vuong.
Đoàn đại biểu dân tộc Dao tại xã Quảng La thắp hương tại Miếu Bàn Vương.
The delegation of Dao people from Quang La commune offers incense at the Ban Vuong remple.
The Dao community in Ba Che accounts for more than 50% of the population, primarily from the Dao Thanh Y and Dao Thanh Phan subgroups, living across 38 villages.
The Dao community in Ba Che accounts for more than 50% of the population, primarily from the Dao Thanh Y and Dao Thanh Phan subgroups, living across 38 villages.
Dao women embroider traditional costumes at the festival.
Dao women embroider traditional costumes at the festival.
Dao girls enjoy the festive day.
Dao girls enjoy the festive day.
The Dao people’s traditional Vat Chay (pestle wrestling) game.
The Dao people’s traditional Vat Chay (pestle wrestling) game.

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