Gau Tao Festival

Gau Tao Festival

Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Lai Chau, Dien Bien.

Gau Tao Festival (or Mountain/Field Play Festival) is the biggest festival in early spring (January of the lunar calendar) of the Mong people in the Northern mountainous region, to pray for blessings (children) or destiny (health, crops). The festival includes a ceremony of erecting a bamboo tree to thank the gods and a lively festival with flute dancing, pound throwing, art competitions, pounding of rice cakes and folk games.  Main features of Gau Tao festival: Meaning: Thank God, pray for good weather, healthy family, many children, good crops. Time & Location: Held from the 1st to 15th of the first lunar month in the provinces of Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Lai Chau, and Dien Bien. Origin: Derived from the ancient Mong people's custom of praying for children, when the family is in trouble or sick, they promise to worship the gods and hold festivals. Tree: The most important symbol, representing the connection between earth and sky, facing the rising sun. Activities: Ceremony: Opening ceremony, erecting the lantern, singing songs. Festival: Performing arts competition, pan dance, pao throwing, gong playing blindfolded, tree climbing, sports competition.  Festivals are a unique cultural feature, helping to unite the community and are an opportunity for young men and women to make love. 

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