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1. Five-colour sticky rice is an important dish of almost all ethnic minorities in mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam. The name of the dish comes from the fact that it has five colours, which represent the five elements of life: yellow is earth, green is plant, red is fire, white is metal, and black is water. People believe that the existence of these five elements create the well-being of the heaven, the earth, and the human. Thus, in order to make the desired colours, they have to find and gather the exact leaves. After boiling the leaves, people filter the coloured water, which is then poured into a huge bowl with rice.

2. In the past, women had to go to the forests to look for the leaves. Luckily, nowadays, five-colour sticky rice has become not only a traditional cuisine but also a delicious speciality that travelers from everywhere love. As a result, people have grown the plants right in their garden and then sell the leaves at the market. These naturally colourful leaves will then be used to make the wonderful sticky rice that enchants everyone.

1. Five-colour sticky rice is an important dish of almost all ethnic minorities in mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam. The name of the dish comes from the fact that it has five colours, which represent the five elements of life: yellow is earth, green is plant, red is fire, white is metal, and black is water. People believe that the existence of these five elements create the well-being of the heaven, the earth, and the human. Thus, in order to make the desired colours, they have to find and gather the exact leaves. After boiling the leaves, people filter the coloured water, which is then poured into a huge bowl with rice.

2. In the past, women had to go to the forests to look for the leaves. Luckily, nowadays, five-colour sticky rice has become not only a traditional cuisine but also a delicious speciality that travelers from everywhere love. As a result, people have grown the plants right in their garden and then sell the leaves at the market. These naturally colourful leaves will then be used to make the wonderful sticky rice that enchants everyone.

1. Five-colour sticky rice is an important dish of almost all ethnic minorities in mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam. The name of the dish comes from the fact that it has five colours, which represent the five elements of life: yellow is earth, green is plant, red is fire, white is metal, and black is water. People believe that the existence of these five elements create the well-being of the heaven, the earth, and the human. Thus, in order to make the desired colours, they have to find and gather the exact leaves. After boiling the leaves, people filter the coloured water, which is then poured into a huge bowl with rice.

2. In the past, women had to go to the forests to look for the leaves. Luckily, nowadays, five-colour sticky rice has become not only a traditional cuisine but also a delicious speciality that travelers from everywhere love. As a result, people have grown the plants right in their garden and then sell the leaves at the market. These naturally colourful leaves will then be used to make the wonderful sticky rice that enchants everyone.

1. Five-colour sticky rice is an important dish of almost all ethnic minorities in mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam. The name of the dish comes from the fact that it has five colours, which represent the five elements of life: yellow is earth, green is plant, red is fire, white is metal, and black is water. People believe that the existence of these five elements create the well-being of the heaven, the earth, and the human. Thus, in order to make the desired colours, they have to find and gather the exact leaves. After boiling the leaves, people filter the coloured water, which is then poured into a huge bowl with rice.

2. In the past, women had to go to the forests to look for the leaves. Luckily, nowadays, five-colour sticky rice has become not only a traditional cuisine but also a delicious speciality that travelers from everywhere love. As a result, people have grown the plants right in their garden and then sell the leaves at the market. These naturally colourful leaves will then be used to make the wonderful sticky rice that enchants everyone.

1. Five-colour sticky rice is an important dish of almost all ethnic minorities in mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam. The name of the dish comes from the fact that it has five colours, which represent the five elements of life: yellow is earth, green is plant, red is fire, white is metal, and black is water. People believe that the existence of these five elements create the well-being of the heaven, the earth, and the human. Thus, in order to make the desired colours, they have to find and gather the exact leaves. After boiling the leaves, people filter the coloured water, which is then poured into a huge bowl with rice.

2. In the past, women had to go to the forests to look for the leaves. Luckily, nowadays, five-colour sticky rice has become not only a traditional cuisine but also a delicious speciality that travelers from everywhere love. As a result, people have grown the plants right in their garden and then sell the leaves at the market. These naturally colourful leaves will then be used to make the wonderful sticky rice that enchants everyone.

1. Five-colour sticky rice is an important dish of almost all ethnic minorities in mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam. The name of the dish comes from the fact that it has five colours, which represent the five elements of life: yellow is earth, green is plant, red is fire, white is metal, and black is water. People believe that the existence of these five elements create the well-being of the heaven, the earth, and the human. Thus, in order to make the desired colours, they have to find and gather the exact leaves. After boiling the leaves, people filter the coloured water, which is then poured into a huge bowl with rice.

2. In the past, women had to go to the forests to look for the leaves. Luckily, nowadays, five-colour sticky rice has become not only a traditional cuisine but also a delicious speciality that travelers from everywhere love. As a result, people have grown the plants right in their garden and then sell the leaves at the market. These naturally colourful leaves will then be used to make the wonderful sticky rice that enchants everyone.

1. The Khmer people annually celebrate their traditional Ok Om Bok Festival on the full-moon day of October of the lunar calendar. The festival is popular not only in Soc Trang but also in other Mekong Delta provinces of Vinh Long, Tra Vinh, Can Tho, Kien Giang and An Giang. In the Khmer belief, the Moon God is the one who cares for the crops, aquatic sources, and human life.

2. The festival opens by a Ngo Boat Race, which is both a game and a way to express the strength of unity, as well as a traditional ritual to see off the God Water to the ocean after the growing season. The race attracts a lot of Khmer people in the region and tourists nationwide.

3. During the night, Khmer family members gather and prepare a special feast to offer to the moon. When the moon rises, the offering ceremony begins with all family members sitting flat on the ground and clasping their hands. An elderly man expresses their gratitude to the moon and prays for good crops and good health. The night becomes more exciting with traditional games. The event also features lanterns made from bamboo and paper in the shape of a boat with colorful decorations.