Fire dancing festival in northwestern mountain

After a bumper harvest, people of the Pa Then ethnic minority groups get together for a fire dancing festival to welcome the new crop.
This unique dancing has become part of their spiritual life.
Traditionally, only young men who have been trained hard by the wizards can dance on the red hot charcoals. Before dancing, they sit in front of the wizard, praying for permission to dance on fire. The ritual lasts for 2-4 hours.
Some photos of the festival:

• Source: VOV
• www.vietnamphoenixtour.com