The Ariêuping (sepulcher) festival is taking place at A Dang hamlet, Ta Rut commune, Dakrong district, Quang Tri province from August 8 to 10, attracting the participation of thousands of local people.
The spiritual cultural festivals aim to pay homage to the deceased Pa Ko ethnic people in western Quang Tri province, held every 10 to 15 years. The festivals are also a chance for the descendants of the family to gather, which aims to avoid confusion in the marriage of future generations.
A large number of local people participate in the Ariêuping festival
Local people are parading
The Ariêuping Festival is a chance for the Pa Ko community to come closer together and to strengthen solidarity
Village elders and artisans performing rituals during the Ariêuping Festival
The god sacrifices are prepared by the people
Local people are offering incense in the tomb houses of villages and their clans
People are playing at the Ariêuping Festival
Mountain girls come to Ariêuping Festival
Nhan Dan