Community members assemble to prepare festival offerings, typically preserved fish and meat through grilling, drying, or smoking techniques.
During the preparatory phase, outsiders are restricted from entering the village to ward off potential bad luck and ensure food preservation.
Festival attendees indulge in a variety of locally crafted wines, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
Spanning several days, the festival showcases a rich tapestry of traditional songs, dances, and cultural performances.
The Aza Koonh festival comes alive with the melodies of traditional musical instruments played by skilled local artists.
On the designated day, families unite to welcome “Mother Rice” into the storage area, signifying the commencement of the new rice celebration.
In 2019, the Aza Koonh festival of the Pa Co ethnic community was officially recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The Aza Koonh festival stands as a testament to the Pa Co ethnic group’s cultural heritage, uniting the community in prayers for a bountiful harvest and good health in the coming year.

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