Latest News

Author: news 2/13/2020 12:45:01 AM

New Rice Festival of Thai people

Golden rice fields stretch out along the entrance path to Mai Chau valley. At this time of the year (mid-October), the Thai ethnic group in Mai Chau are preparing a feast for the New Rice Festival. 

The new rice celebration festival, also known as new rice Tet, is the biggest traditional festival of Vietnamese upland people. The Thai ethnic group in Vietnam, the festival is as important as Lunar New Year Tet to Kinh people.
 
The Thai people consider their ancestors’ blessing very important for ensuring a bumper crop. So, before harvesting, families offer rice to their ancestors, expressing their gratitude to them.  As family members are reunited during the New Rice Festival, grand parents and parents teach their offspring to follow their ethical codes. 
The Thai show their respect for their ancestors in a special way. Highlights at the festival include cutting young paddy to make green rice flakes as an offering to the gods of water, land and sky. Visitors are invited to eat green rice flakes and other traditional Thai dishes such as grilled stream fish and sticky rice
 
The exact day of New Rice festival is not fixed. It depends on the families and clans. The Thai people worship their ancestors once every 10 days. A big family might worship once every 5 days. Normally, the New Rice Festival is held once a year and lasts 3 days
 
Share This

Other News

Why International Travelers Seek Sustainable Travel at Mai Chau Ecolodge?

4/2/2025 2:12:50 PM
In recent years, sustainable tourism has become more than just a trend - it’s a necessity. Travelers worldwide are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental impact and are actively ...
EXPLORE

The Blooming Bauhinia Season at Mai Chau Ecolodge

3/24/2025 10:51:33 AM
As spring arrives, Mai Chau is covered in the pristine white of Bauhinia flowers - a signature of the Northwest region. At Mai Chau Ecolodge, these delicate blossoms brighten up the entire landscape, ...
EXPLORE

Asia Ecolodge at ITB Berlin 2025!

3/5/2025 3:33:51 PM

We are excited to be here at ITB Berlin – the world’s leading travel trade show – showcasing Vietnam’s finest eco-travel experiences!

 

EXPLORE
Facebook
Tiktok
Youtube
Instagram