The Ta Oi ethnic group’s Arieu (Buffalo stabbing) Festival was organised on May 17 in the central province of Thua Thien Hue city to celebrate the 40th year the Ta Oi people have assumed the last name of “Ho”, after late President Ho Chi Minh.

Before performing rituals.

The ceremony began.

Ta Oi people dance during the festival.

Offerings to the River and Mountain deities before the buffalo stabbing ceremony.

They sing to show their gratitude to the buffalo.

Choosing a spot to stab the buffalo.

Stabbing the buffalo.

Elderly audience.

Le Kim Hai