Tet celebrations of ethnic Mong people in Central Highlands

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Cow fighting is one of the most exciting cultural activities that take place during Tet.
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According to a local member of the ethnic group, each cow competing in the event costs between VND10 million and VND100 million.
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Most notably, the Khen is always played by Mong men during New Year celebrations. It expresses love, community, and nature, as well as contacting the world of the dead. Young Mong men enjoy playing the Khen and dancing to show off their strength, sensibility, and skills.
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The Mong ethnic people enjoy visiting their relatives and friends, thereby extending Tet greetings.
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Cooking Banh Giay together represents an indispensable part of the customs of the Mong ethnic people every Tet.

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The new-year meal with the Mong people is very warm, featuring plenty of traditional dishes such as men men, sticky rice, banh day, and pork.

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Family members gather to wish each other a happy and prosperous new year.

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