According to the traditional customs of the M'nong people, a person's life will go through many health celebration ceremonies (called the first, second, third health ceremony, etc.) with no age limit, but rather according to the number of times they are held.
However, the 7th health blessing ceremony is the most important, equivalent to a major longevity celebration when grandparents or parents reach the age of 70.
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| A large number of villagers came to attend the ceremony. |
This is a sacred ritual to express the boundless gratitude of descendants for their parents' upbringing and nurturing. At the same time, through this ritual, descendants pray for health and peace and invite Yang (the spirits) and their ancestors to bless the family.
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| Gong performance as part of the M'nong people's longevity celebration ceremony. |
Traditionally, the celebration of parents' longevity was usually organized by the eldest daughter. However, nowadays, to show filial piety, all children can participate in celebrating their parents' longevity. The ceremony is usually held after the farming season has ended, when all agricultural work has been completed.
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| The shaman pours water into the jar of rice wine. |
The offerings prepared for the ceremony include rice wine, specifically 3 or 5 jars of Rlung wine (a precious, delicious, and valuable type of wine); a sacrificial animal, such as a buffalo, cow, or large pig weighing 70 kg or more; and traditional dishes such as sticky rice, meat, and other items.
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| The offering in the ritual is a pig. |
The longevity celebration ceremony is conducted through three main rituals with the participation of the shaman, family, and village community: the ritual of inviting the village gods (Yang) to attend the longevity celebration; the offering to Yang and ancestors; and the ritual of wishing good health and giving gifts to children and grandchildren in the family.
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| Before the birthday celebration, the shaman performed a ritual offering to the ancient banyan tree at the community cultural center in M'liêng village. |
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Trong Biet, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dak Lieng commune, emphasized: "The restoration of the ritual is an activity that helps the locality preserve traditional ceremonies. At the same time, this is a valuable opportunity to create conditions for the community to participate and continue to promote the beautiful cultural identity of our ethnic group."
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| Children and grandchildren present lucky bracelets to their grandparents, wishing them good health and peace during their longevity celebration. |
Through this activity, the locality hopes to contribute to raising awareness among the younger generation about the value of traditional culture; create an environment for connection, exchange, and promotion of the unique cultural image of ethnic groups in Dak Lieng commune in particular, and Dak Lak province in general, attracting the attention of tourists and cultural researchers.
Source: https://baodaklak.vn/van-hoa-du-lich-van-hoc-nghe-thuat/202512/phuc-dung-nghi-le-mung-tho-nguoi-mnong-o-buon-mlieng-xa-dak-lieng-c770aa7/
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