Performing the traditional ritual "Xen Ban Cau Mua"

Continuing the contest of performing excerpts of festivals and traditional cultural rituals of ethnic groups in Son La province, artisans and mass actors of Mai Son commune performed excerpts of the traditional ritual "Xen ban Cau mua".

Performance of excerpt from the "Xen Ban Cau Mua" ritual in Mai Son commune.

In Thai, “Xen” means to worship and pray. The village Xen ceremony is usually held around February to March of the lunar calendar, when people prepare to enter a new planting season. This is a spiritual ceremony presided over by shamans to invite the village guardian gods, river gods, mountain gods, land gods, and gods who manage the fields to attend, enjoy the offerings that the villagers sincerely offer, and bless the people with good health, good crops, and a peaceful and prosperous village.

Performance of excerpt from the "Xen Ban Cau Mua" ritual in Mai Son commune.

At the opening ceremony, the shaman lit incense, prayed to the gods to witness and make offerings, including rice, paddy, corn, wine, fabric, pigs, chickens, etc. The offering ceremony took place solemnly and respectfully, with the typical cultural features of the Thai ethnic group.

Performance of excerpt from the "Xen Ban Cau Mua" ritual in Mai Son commune.

The festival is when people have fun together, dance, and sing, creating an atmosphere of village solidarity.

Artists and actors of Mai Son commune performed at the ceremony.

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