Muong Bi field-opening Festival

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The beauty of Muong ethnic minority young women at the festival. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
Graceful Muong ethnic minority girls during the Khai ha Festival. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
Palanquin procession ritual during the festival. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
Artisans in traditional costumes perform Muong gongs at the Khai ha Festival. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
Large crowds take part in the Khai ha Festival. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
Rice-planting ritual symbolizing the start of a new farming season performed by Muong people. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
A ritual praying for good harvests conducted by a shaman at the festival. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
Overview of the Khai ha Festival in Muong Bi commune, Phu Tho province. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
Muong gong performance by local artisans in traditional attire. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
Muong Bi field-opening Festival
On February 24, 2026 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Horse), the “Khai ha”(field-opening) Festival took place in Muong Bi commune, Phu Tho province. This is the largest traditional festival of the Muong ethnic group, representing an indispensable cultural and spiritual practice during the Lunar New Year. The festival prays for favorable weather, abundant harvests, prosperity of all living things, and a peaceful, prosperous life for local residents. The festival attracted thousands of local residents and visitors from inside and outside the province. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA