The Red Dao ethnic community in the northern province of Lao Cai has a rich culture. Their wedding ceremony is among these cultural features.
A Dan Tri reporter recently attended the wedding ceremony of bride Tan U May and groom Tan A Hin in Pho Village, Ban Quam Commune. The event lasted for two days with most of the activities held at the groom’s family. 
| On the first day of the wedding, the bride’s family came to the groom’s house. The bride wore the Red Dao ethnic people’s traditional clothes |
| She wore a very special hat |
| Meanwhile, the groom’s family was preparing a feast |
| The two families met and then bowed to one another |
| The bride greeted the groom’s family |
| Offering alcohol at the yard of the groom’s house |
| The bride came into a tent next to the groom’s house, but had to stay there until the next day’s morning before going into the groom’s house |
| The tent was used for the bride’s family to stay overnight |
| The two families enjoyed the feast |
| On the second day, the groom got up early to prepare the wedding clothes |
| The bride was taken to the groom’s house at a nice time chosen by a magician. |
| The couple worshiped the ancestors |
| A shaman prayed to the deities to grant good fortune and happiness for the couple |
| Finally was the ceremony to wash face for parents of the couple to express their gratitude |
| Participants gave their best wishes to the couple |
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