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Red Dao Ethnic Group's Traditional Wedding Ceremony Recreated at Vietnam National Village
A traditional wedding ceremony of the Red Dao ethnic group, invited from Cao Bang province, was recreated at the Vietnam National Village for Culture and Tourism. This event, part of a series showcasing Vietnam's diverse ethnic cultures to tourists, served as a valuable opportunity to convey the Red Dao people's views on marriage and their spiritual world.
On September 1st, the traditional wedding ceremony of the Red Dao ethnic group from Cao Bang province was recreated at the Vietnam National Village for Culture and Tourism (outskirts of Hanoi), attracting a large number of visitors. This event is part of the "Highland Market - Highland Festival" series, running from August 29th to September 2nd. The recreated wedding rituals are from the Red Dao community in Nguyen Binh District, Cao Bang Province. The aim is to introduce tourists to the ethnic group's beliefs, spiritual life, and views on marriage. For the Red Dao people, weddings are significant cultural events within the community, with rituals reflecting the moral principle of "remembering one's roots" and deep humanity, as well as their spiritual concepts. The ceremony vividly showcased the unique culture of the Red Dao through colorful traditional costumes, music, rituals, and community activities. The procession to welcome the bride was lively, with participants in traditional attire and accompanied by instrumental music. Rituals rooted in folk beliefs were also included, such as purifying the bride with pomelo leaf water and sacrificing a chicken to ward off misfortune before she entered her new home. Particular attention was drawn to the bride's red headscarf and intricate silver ornaments. These silver accessories are considered symbols of blessings for a harmonious marriage and lasting family happiness. The wedding also featured the "Twelve Bows" ritual, a form of ancestor worship, where the bride and groom bowed twelve times before the ancestral altar, praying for family peace, prosperity, and the happiness of future generations. This recreation of the traditional wedding ceremony served as a highlight of the events celebrating Vietnam's Independence Day, providing an opportunity to deepen understanding of the Red Dao people's perspectives on marriage, family, beliefs, and community relationships. It further promoted the value of Vietnam's intangible cultural heritage of ethnic minorities to a wider audience of tourists. Source: Nhan Dan
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