The unique fire dance ceremony of the Pà Thẻn people in Tuyên Quang.

At the ceremony, representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented the Certificate recognizing the Pà Thẻn people's fire-jumping ritual as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage to the leaders of Lâm Bình district.

The Pà Thẻn people's fire dance is one of the oldest traditional festivals in Hồng Quang commune (Lâm Bình district) and is held once a year.

Traditionally, at the end of September and beginning of October each year, right when the rice harvest is complete, the Pà Thẻn people in Lâm Bình district hold their traditional fire-jumping festival.

This is a beautiful aspect of the spiritual and cultural life of the Pà Thẻn people. For the Pà Thẻn, the highest deity is the Fire God, because fire brings them good fortune and prosperity.

The Department of Heritage, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, awarded the Certificate for the Fire Dance Ceremony of the Pà Thẻn people in Hồng Quang commune, Lâm Bình district, Tuyên Quang province.

As part of the welcoming ceremony, Hong Quang commune organized many games, cultural activities, and artistic exchanges showcasing the unique cultural identity of various ethnic groups, attracting a large number of local people and tourists.

The mesmerizing dance of the Pà Thẻn young man is enchanting and mysterious amidst a dazzling display of fiery blossoms, leaving visitors in awe and admiration.

The inclusion of the Pà Thẻn Fire Dance Ceremony in the national intangible cultural heritage list affirms the efforts of the authorities at all levels and the people of Lâm Bình district in preserving and promoting the value of cultural heritage in the area.

Through the festival's activities, we contribute to promoting the historical traditions, culture, land, and people of Lam Binh to friends both domestically and internationally.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/doc-dao-le-nhay-lua-cua-nguoi-pa-then-o-tuyen-quang-192230927085800103.htm