How do Vietnamese heat up for New Year Wrestling
The Haiphong wrestling festival was first held more than 700 years ago by local fishermen.
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| The festival at Vinh Khe Village in the northern port city of Haiphong was held on February 3 this year, the second day Vietnam officially resumed business after a week-long Lunar New Year break. |
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| It gathered 40 professional wrestlers from across the country including winners of international prizes, and an audience of thousands. |
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| To win you have to pin your opponent on the ground for at least three seconds. |
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| It might look dangerous, but it’s one of the best moves to win. |
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| The winner received VND15 million but the audience also gave cash prizes to their favorite fighters. |
