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“Cấp sắc” or “Quá tăng” meaning “maturity ritual”, is a typical cultural feature of the Dao people. They believe a man that has not passed a “Cấp sắc ” ritual can not unite with his ancestors when he dies and will not be recognized as a descendant of the Ban Vuong. An adult man who has not passed a “Cấp sắc” ritual is not acknowledged as mature and is unqualified to practice and attend hamlet rituals and works. |
Cultural activities are held within the event including the Wrapping Chung (Square) Cake contest |
People come to the Love Market to meet their ex-boyfriends or ex-girlfriends |
| The market sells traditional products of ethnic minority people |
| Wool thread to embroid Dao women’s clothes |
The market attracts not only the Dao but also the Kinh, Tay, San Chi and Hoa |