An amazing fire dancing has been performed by Pa
Then ethnic people from the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang at
the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi.
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The festival started with an elaborate worship ritual
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The shaman prepared sacrifice trays
and loudly said their prayers for a new year full of health, abundant
crops, and the safety of the men who will soon jump into the fire.
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Hundreds of spectators sat around and waited for the fire dancing
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Pa Then ethnic people danced around the fire in an hour to prepare for a fire jumping session.
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Then, on bare feet, the brave men danced on the fire.
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They danced to the rhythm of traditional drums, cymbals and bamboo instruments.
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The fire-walkers showed their hands and feet unscathed
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