The “Cham do ho” ritual is held every spring, when the Tho ethnic minority put aside their farming work and get together to pray for a new year of prosperity. (Photo: VNA)
They sing “Cham do ho” folk songs at the spring festival. (Photo: VNA)
The “Cham do ho” ritual is performed with drums, gongs, and trumpets. (Photo: VNA)
The “Cham do ho” ritual reflects the agricultural practices and spiritual life of the Tho ethnic minority. (Photo: VNA)
The Tho ethnic minority group has a treasure trove of folk arts, with various folk songs and performances. (Photo: VNA)
“Cham do ho” ritual - A highlight of Tho ethnic minority culture
After a year of hard work, the Tho ethnic minority people in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa gather together for their traditional “Cham do ho” ritual, praying for a new year of good weather, bumper crops, and prosperity.
