Long Tong Festival in Ban Gioc hamlet – a typical cultural feature on the East route of Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark “Experience traditional cultures in a wonderland”

On Dap Noi holiday (a celebration on the 30th day of the first Lunar month), the villagers of Ban Gioc, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district hurriedly prepared for Long Tong festival (going to the field), whose aim is to pray for a bumper crop, favourable weather conditions, good health and prosperity. 

Early in the morning, after laying offerings to their ancestors’ altar, each family in the hamlet prepare a tray of capon, Banh Chung, five-coloured sticky rice, puffed rice and fruits to offer the Land God. Afternoon is the time for interesting folk games and exchanging love songs.