A wedding ceremony of Phu La people in the northern province of Lao Cai lasts for three days with a wide range of traditional activities, including taking the bride to the groom’s house by horse.
On the first day, the bride and groom’s families prepare for the ceremony, and the last two days are for the families to throw parties.
Below are a series of photos taken by Ngoc Bang featuring a wedding ceremony of Phu La people in Ban Ta Village, Ta Gia Khau Commune, Muong Khuong District.
The groom’s family slaughters pigs and brings 100kg of pork to the bride’s house.
The groom’s family prepares meals.
A group of six from the groom’s family brings meat and wine to the bride’s wedding party.
The tradition of pouring water onto the groom’s delegation to wish the couple happiness
The groom’s family hands meat and wine to the bride’s family.
On the second day, the groom’s family brings wedding gifts and attends the wedding party of the bride’s family.
Members of the bride’s family pour water onto the groom’s family.
Enjoying the party
Delivering wedding gifts
A shaman performs a ritual.
Preparing costumes for the bride
The bride is helped to get on the horse heading to the groom’s house.
The groom down on his knees for a ritual at his house
The groom uncovers the bride’s veil.
A party at the groom’s house
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