Panorama of the unique "Pig" procession in La Phu village at the beginning of the new spring

Every evening on January 13, La Phu villagers are busy decorating and welcoming "pigs" to the village temple to commemorate the merits of the village's tutelary god, Tinh Quoc Tam Lang. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/Vietnam+)

Local people eagerly beat gongs and drums to clear the way for the "pig". (Photo: Hong Ngoc/Vietnam+)

Lion dance images of villages and hamlets in the pig procession. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/Vietnam+)

Not only locals but also thousands of people from many places flock to La Phu to watch the pig procession that only happens once a year. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/ Vietnam+)

The "pigs" are covered with parasols, carried in palanquins, and beautifully decorated with flowers and colored paper in positions such as ears, eyes, nose, tail, and limbs. The most beautiful "pigs" will be brought into the main hall of the communal house for the offering ceremony. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/Vietnam+)

Local people believe that the more beautiful the shape and skin of the "pig" when carried on the palanquin for the ceremony, the more favorable things the village will have that year. Therefore, the preparation stage must be done carefully and sincerely. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/Vietnam+)

Many people woke up at 3am to prepare for the "Pig" procession. Decorating the "Pig" usually takes about 2 to 3 hours. The colored paper, flowers, and accessories have been prepared by people for the past half month. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/Vietnam+)

A special feature of the "pigs" is the layer of fat that is peeled off to make a cloak. The layer of fat is thin but connected and does not tear, showing the effort and care of the person who decorated the ceremony. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/Vietnam+)

The representative of the family whose "pig" was chosen is feeling very honored and proud. This year, La Phu village has 17 "pigs" that meet the standards to participate in the procession to the communal house to worship the village's tutelary god. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/Vietnam+)

The village tutelary god worship ceremony will be held from 9pm to 1-2am. After the ceremony, on the morning of January 14, the "pig" will be brought back to the villages to be distributed to the people. (Photo: Hong Ngoc/ Vietnam+)

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Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/toan-canh-le-ruoc-ong-lon-doc-dao-o-lang-la-phu-dip-dau-xuan-moi-post928992.vnp