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The Quynh Nhai White Thai people's hair washing festival takes place on the last day of the lunar calendar every year. It is a traditional custom associated with the legend of Lady Han, a talented and brave female general of the Thai people who was instrumental in chasing away The enemy invaded and kept the land peaceful.
After performing the rituals of offering incense and inviting the female general Nang Han to attend the festival, men and women split into two stations to go down to the river to wash their hair, with the meaning of washing away all the misfortunes of the old year to welcome the new year. all the luck, peace, good harvest. The festival is held on the river wharf with exciting folk games and bustling solidarity circles, creating a unique culture typical of the Quynh Nhai river region.