Highlights of the New Rice Harvest Festival

The New Rice Festival of the S'tieng ethnic group in Dong Nai not only signifies gratitude to heaven and earth after a bountiful harvest but also serves as a cultural space rich in identity, where the community gathers, shares joy, and continues the traditional values ​​preserved through generations.

The S'tieng ethnic minority people in Tan Hung commune are excited at the New Rice Festival. Photo: Truong Hien.

The resounding sounds of rice pounding, mingled with the melodious sounds of gongs and cymbals, and the lively folk games, created a vibrant festive atmosphere. In particular, the enthusiastic participation of young people not only brought youthful energy to the festival but also demonstrated a strong spirit of preserving cultural identity within the community.

Amidst the fast-paced and ever-changing modern life, festivals continue to serve as a strong spiritual anchor, helping people to connect more closely with their national cultural roots.

The following images, captured by reporters from Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio & Television at this unique festival in Tan Hung commune, are vivid evidence of the effectiveness of mass mobilization work, contributing to fostering national pride and promoting sustainable tourism development in the locality.

A woman prepares items for the New Rice Festival.

Leaders of Tan Hung commune listened as artisans introduced the local brocade products.

The girls were dressed up in striking traditional costumes, showcasing vibrant colors of brocade fabric.

Stilt walking is an indispensable folk game in every festival, attracting young people to participate.

A young child is being taught by an adult how to play the gong.

Teams from various hamlets competed in the hand-pounding rice-pounding contest, recreating the labor and daily life activities of their ancestors.

The judging panel evaluates the teams' rice pounding performance. Photo: Thanh Thảo

A scene depicting the cultural rituals of the New Rice Festival.

These dances depict the daily life of the S'tieng people.

Leaders from various departments, agencies, and localities enjoy rice wine together with the local people. Photo: Thanh Thảo

In the evening, around the flickering firelight, everyone gathered together to sing and dance.

A woman winnows rice during the rice pounding competition.

Truong Hien - Thoai Anh

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/dong-nai-cuoi-tuan/202512/dac-sac-le-hoi-mung-lua-moi-6a40914/