The villagers of Aró celebrate the new gươl (traditional communal house).

Village festival celebrating the new communal house of the Co Tu people in Aró village. Photo: AN

This morning, November 16th, in Aró village (Lăng commune, Tây Giang district), hundreds of locals and tourists witnessed the "buffalo feast" ritual to celebrate the new communal house of the local Cơ Tu people.

The program, organized by the Department of Culture and Information of Tay Giang District, aims to develop the ritual of celebrating the new gươl festival 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.

[ VIDEO ] - Co Tu people joyfully dance with drums and gongs to celebrate the new communal house:

According to Mr. Alang Men, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Lang commune, celebrating the new communal house is one of the important festivals of the Co Tu people, reflecting the spirit of solidarity of the village community in restoring and preserving traditional communal house architecture.

"The festival aims to express gratitude, encouragement, and motivation to the villagers who have made significant contributions to the restoration of the gươl (traditional communal house) and the preservation of the beautiful cultural identity of the Cơ Tu community."

"This is also an opportunity to strengthen the solidarity of the village community, share experiences in labor, production, economic development, preserve the beautiful traditional cultural identity, and help each other progress and develop sustainably," Mr. Alang Men shared.

Katu girls move gracefully to the da da dance. Photo: AN

Before the festival is held, the council of village elders performs a ritual offering to the spirits. Photo: AN

Katu women prepare traditional bamboo-cooked rice for the festival. Photo: AN

An elderly woman attends the village festival. Photo: AN

The vibrant colors of Co Tu brocade fill the village festival space. Photo: AN

Katu children, dressed in their traditional costumes, participate in the festival. Photo: AN

Mother and daughter attend the village festival together. Photo: AN

The resonant rhythm of the gongs, harmonizing with the Tan Tung - Da Da dance, creates a unique mountain and forest soundscape. Photo: AN

The Tan Tung and Da Da dances always attract tourists. Photo: AN

Performing a ritual to give thanks to the deities. Photo: AN

Young people play a folk game reenacting a hunting trip. Photo: AN

Join the stilt race. Photo: AN

The mixed-gender tug-of-war competition left a strong impression at the festival. Photo: AN

At the end of the games, homemade prizes were given out, further strengthening the spirit of camaraderie. Photo: AN

A Katu child poses for a tourist's camera. Photo: AN

Hundreds of villagers participated in the festival celebrating the new communal house in Aró village. Photo: AN

The Co Tu people sell their agricultural products during a traditional festival. Photo: AN

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/nguoi-lang-aro-vui-hoi-mung-guol-moi-3144339.html