The officiating priest is performing a ritual to pray to the spirit of Then for favorable weather and abundant rain... under the sacred tree of all things.

The Rain-Praying Festival is a national intangible cultural heritage, organized on a large scale with hundreds of amateur performers participating in reenacting the Rain-Praying Ceremony of the Thai ethnic group.

This is an opportunity for domestic and international tourists and local people to...Son La provinceThis provides an opportunity to access and explore the unique characteristics of the Thai ethnic group in Northwest Vietnam in general, and the Thai people living in Son La in particular.

Visitors will have the opportunity to participate and immerse themselves in the lively sounds of drums and gongs with the locals during the water-giving ceremony.
From the sacred water source to the place of worship.

With the desire to spread the beauty of the festival to a wide range of visitors from near and far, this year Moc Chau Island Tourist Area has offered free entry to Moc Chau Island on the day of the festival for all local people and tourists.

At the Rain Prayer Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to participate and immerse themselves in the vibrant sounds of drums and gongs alongside the locals in the ceremony of bringing water from the sacred water source to the ceremonial site at Moc Chau Island Tourist Area; experiencing the entire process of the festival with the traditional offerings led by the chief officiant and amateur performers praying to Ông Then (the deity of all things) under the sacred tree of all things.

The rain-praying festival is held at Moc Chau Island Tourist Area - Bach Long Glass Bridge.
It attracted a large number of tourists and locals to participate.

In addition, tourists and locals can participate in a circle dance under the "Tree of All Things" to pray for good fortune in the coming year; and enjoy attractive folk games with prizes, such as throwing the ball, spinning tops, and archery...Moc Chau Island Tourist Area.

The Rain-Praying Festival is known as one of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage sites, aiming to honor traditional values ​​and preserve national cultural features. The festival is held annually on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month.

The festival originates from an ancient legend: Once upon a time, there was a very long drought with no rain, the crops and plants died, and all the animals and insects perished.

The master of ceremonies throws water to bring good luck to tourists and locals participating in the Rain Prayer Festival.

The villagers felt it was necessary to hold a ceremony to ask for rainwater for planting trees and for the animals to have water to live, but everyone feared the celestial spirits and the water dragons would punish them with death, so no one dared to organize the ceremony.

Faced with this situation, a brave shaman stepped forward to take on the responsibility. The shaman needed someone to help him organize the ritual, and a courageous widow in the village volunteered.

The rain-praying festival also features many cultural and artistic activities that attract the participation of tourists and locals.

After taking responsibility, the widow said, "My husband passed away on February 15th, so I want to hold the Rain-Praying Festival on this day so that if Then takes my place, I can offer prayers on the same day as my husband…" Since then, the Rain-Praying Festival has been held on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month every year.

Moc Chau Island Tourist Area - Bach Long Glass Bridge, the venue for the event.Rain-praying festivalThis year, Vietnam is known not only for its famous landmarks such as the world's longest glass bridge, Bach Long Bridge, and unique accommodations like the train hotel, Lune Village, and Thai Village...

At the Rain Prayer Festival, visitors can also participate in and experience many cultural and artistic activities.
It embodies the distinct cultural identity of the Thai ethnic group.

Moc Chau Island is also popular with tourists as a cultural tourism destination in Northwest Vietnam, hosting unique and large-scale events that help spread the image of the region to the public.

The rain-praying festival has brought unique cultural values ​​to the Thai ethnic group in particular and the ethnic groups of Moc Chau, Son La in general. This is an opportunity for every visitor to experience the familiar aspects of their identity and immerse themselves in unique folk dances amidst the prosperous valley and island.

Source: Nhan Dan Newspaper