The traditional wedding is not only an event of two families but also an opportunity for the whole community to participate, teach the younger generation the core values of family, community and cohesion in social relations.
Recreating the traditional Tay wedding helps strengthen the connection and promote the village spirit. This is also an attractive tourism product, attracting visitors to learn about culture and history, contributing to economic development and honoring the national culture.
The Tay wedding usually takes place in the village.
The groom's family fully prepares the dowry according to the Tay customs.
The groom's family arrives at the bride's gate, and must sing and respond to the village officials before the bride's family opens the gate to let them in.
The bride's family performs the ritual of scooping water to wash hands with the honored guests before entering the house.
The groom's family sits on the left, the bride's on the right, and the flower mat must be spread in the middle.
The groom waits to welcome the bride.
The red string of love ties the couple's love.
The ritual of the priest giving the bride a hat before going to her husband's house.
The bride greets the bride's family to go to the groom's house.
The image of the stilt house is still strongly imprinted in the traditional wedding of the Tay people.
The offerings and dowry are carried to the groom's house.
The bride's red box contains important things when going to the groom's house.
The offering tray to report to the ancestors of the husband's family is simple but must have enough flavors.
The groom's family reports to the ancestors about this important event.
The groom and bride invite each other to drink to thank the officials of both families and the guests.
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