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Bamboo pole put up in reminiscence of Tet in old days
Updated: 22:00, 15/02/2018
The age-old tradition of erecting a bamboo pole, known as cay neu, to celebrate the Lunar New Year has virtually gone, but recently the custom was revived in a village on the outskirts of Hanoi, bringing back memories of Tet in days bygone.
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Preparing the erection of the cay neu pole. |
The cay neu pole is customarily put up on the Kitchen Gods Day, or the 23rd day of the last lunar month, in front of a home. The cay neu dispels evil spirits during the upcoming Lunar New Year.
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Young men in traditional attire are preparing to raise the pole. |
Hanging on top of the cay neu pole, which is about five to six meters tall, were usually streamers, lanterns and chimes and other decorations.
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The cay neu pole is being raised. |
Traditionally, a bow and an eastward arrow are drawn on the ground at the location of the pole as a charm to chase away the demons.
Source: NDO
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