Traditional boat racing festival opens in Thua Thien-Hue

Monday, 20:00, 30/01/2023

VOV.VN - A boat racing festival was held on Vuc river in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on the ninth day of the first lunar month, falling on January 30 this year, with hope that the new year brings good weather, a bumper crop, and peace.

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traditional boat racing festival opens in thua thien-hue picture 1 — The festival has been preserved over the course of many years as locals maintain traditions in order to welcome in the New Year.

traditional boat racing festival opens in thua thien-hue picture 2 — The tournament brings together a total of 320 athletes from eight teams in Huong Thuy town of Thua Thien-Hue province.

traditional boat racing festival opens in thua thien-hue picture 3 — There are two separate tournaments specifically designated for both male and female athletes. Each boat is manually operated by 10 crew members and one skipper, all of whom are fishermen and farmers.

traditional boat racing festival opens in thua thien-hue picture 4 — A cheerful audience views the spectacle on the banks of Vuc river.

traditional boat racing festival opens in thua thien-hue picture 5 — The annual boat race aims to test the strength of solidarity, as well as showcasing the special culture, of Thua Thien-Hue province.

traditional boat racing festival opens in thua thien-hue picture 6 — The festival gets underway annually following Tet as part of efforts to both maintain the tradition and to encourage the young generation to improve their health.

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traditional boat racing festival opens in thua thien-hue picture 9 — The first prize goes to Thuy Tan commune’s team, whilst the teams of Thuy Luong and Thuy Phuong wards win the second and third prizes.