The ritual part was recreated in a theatrical form, with rituals performed around a ‘xang bok’ tree, and offering trays which include local products and ‘can’ (bamboo tube) wine jars to worship gods. The shaman performed the rituals to invite  ancestors and gods to attend the ceremony; express gratitude to ancestors, heaven and earth; and pray for favourable weather, good harvests, and a prosperous life.

While the shaman was performing the rituals, local people danced together to pray for rain, and joined a ‘con’ (cloth ball) throwing contest. The special dance in the Pang A Festival is Sung Lung, which depicts the La Ha people’s fertility belief that prays for people to avoid having children but not being able to raise them, for health, and for all things to flourish.

After the ritual part, there came a vibrant and joyful festive part. People marched to Pi Tay hamlet and joined a culinary contest with typical dishes of the La Ha ethnic group. There, they continued to perform dances close to daily life and imbued with La Ha ethnic identity. The festival attracted the participation of a large number of people in the commune.

Within the framework of the festival, delegates, people and tourists also had a chance to experience the La Ha ethnic cultural space and enjoy local specialties.

The festival was formed a long time ago and has been preserved until today, in order to maintain the traditional cultural values and beauty of the ethnic people in Pi Toong commune; and promote and introduce the potential and cultural identity of ethnic groups in Muong La district in general and the unique culture of the La Ha ethnic group in Pi Toong commune in particular.