The Co Tu people happily integrate into the village and welcome guests.

The Co Tu community in Ta Lang village opens its doors to integrate with and welcome visitors. Photo: NC

This morning, December 4th, at Ta Lang Community Tourism Village (Bha Leee commune, Tay Giang district), hundreds of locals and tourists witnessed the village entry ceremony celebrating the completion of the new longhouse of the Co Tu ethnic group.

The program, organized by the Department of Culture and Information of Tay Giang district in coordination with the People's Committee of Bha Leee commune, aims to develop the village entry ritual into a tourism product under Project 6 of the National Target Program for socio -economic development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas, giai đoạn 2021 - 2030.

Traditional brocade fabrics are hung across the road to welcome visitors. Photo: NC

According to Ms. Bríu Thị Linh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Bha Lêê commune, the village entry ceremony is considered one of the important cultural features in the life of the Cơ Tu people, signifying a prayer for peace and good health.

The village entry ceremony, as a greeting, reflects the hospitable culture of the Co Tu people. Through this, it further strengthens solidarity among Co Tu villages in particular, and with tourists and friends from afar in general.

"This is an opportunity for the Co Tu community to share experiences in labor, production, and economic development, to educate their children to preserve, protect, and promote good traditional cultural values, and to help each other progress and develop sustainably," Ms. Linh shared.

Villagers in Ta Lang discuss work before welcoming visitors to the village. Photo: NC

Through this village entry ritual, the local authorities hope that the Co Tu community in Ta Lang village will continue to exploit, build, and develop the ritual into a unique tourism product, contributing to increasingly effective income improvement.

"In the future economic development plan of the commune, we have identified the integration of preserving and promoting traditional cultural values ​​with tourism development. This includes promoting the cultural values ​​of the villages and the beautiful traditional festivals of the Co Tu people to serve tourists," said Ms. Linh.

Katu women bring produce to contribute to the village festival. Photo: NC

A gift is brought to the communal house to entertain honored guests. Photo: NC

Before the festival begins, the village elder uses incense to inaugurate the ritual of worship. Photo: NC

Horns were used throughout the festival. Photo: NC

Villagers dance together around the X'nur pole. Photo: NC

The village elder's cheerful countenance during the festival. Photo: NC

Villagers walk together over the buffalo tether – a ritual to ask permission from the gods. Photo: NC

An elderly Co Tu woman intently watches the village festival. Photo: NC

Traditional folk games contribute to the lively atmosphere of the festival. Photo: NC

The entire community comes together to celebrate the village's festival. Photo: NC

The charm of a Katu girl in traditional attire. Photo: NC

Local produce is brought to sell to tourists. Photo: NC

A joyful atmosphere permeated the festival. Photo: NC

Even the village elders enthusiastically participated in the competitions. Photo: NC

Besides reenacting traditional rituals, locals and tourists can also experience riding bamboo rafts on the Chơr'lang River. Photo: NC

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