New rice celebration in Núa Ngam

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New rice celebration in Núa Ngam - Rhythms of Vietnam

15/02/2026

02:36

In this episode of Rhythms of Vietnam, travel to Núa Ngam to discover the New Rice Celebration, a festival deeply rooted in agricultural tradition. The programme explores its rituals, cultural meanings and the role it plays in preserving community identity across generations.

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