Boat race kicks off New Year in Danang
VOV.VN - An annual boat racing festival was held on the Cu De river in Danang on February 13 to mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
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| An array of local people and tourists gathered together on the Nam O bridge to get the best spot before the boat race. |
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| As the teams get ready to begin, crowds watching on the river bank cheered them on. |
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| 140 racers from 10 teams competed at the festival. |
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| The boat race on the Cu De river is an annual festival held in Lien Chieu District, Danang. The local people are able to display their unique culture during the festival amid favourable weather conditions. |
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| Through the festival, local people pray for a good harvest, peace, and a good life in the year ahead. |
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| Spectators watch the competition closely. |
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| Throughout the banks of the Cu De river a festive atmosphere was present. |
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| Fans cheer on their team as the winning team is expected to bring luck to their village. |
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| Local people shout encouragement to the participants. |
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| Teams from Ngu Hanh Son, Cam Le, and Hoa Vang districts took part in the event. |
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