The festival started with an elaborate worship ritual
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. 
Hundreds of spectators sat around and waited for the fire dancing
Pa Then ethnic people danced around the fire in an hour to prepare for a fire jumping session.
 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.
The fire-walkers showed their hands and feet unscathed