Dak Lak plays host to thrilling boat race competition
VOV.VN - A series of boat races were held as part of the seventh Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in Lak Lake in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak on March 14.
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| Lak Lake is a famous sightseeing spot in Dak Lak province. The boat racing event proved to be popular among both local people and tourists. |
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| Y Bang H'dok, chairman of Lak district People’s Committee and head of the organising board, beats the drum to signal the start of the race. |
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| Thousands of local people and tourists began arriving at the event from early in the morning to give their support to the competitors. |
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| There were a number of different types of races on show, including a two-man race between teams. |
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| Here, a three-man race takes place. |
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| The four-man race was a particularly competitive affair. |
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| Competitors in the four-man race show their delight after victory. |
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| Two teams put in a final big effort to make it to the finishing line first. |
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| Wooden boats are an essential means of transportation in the daily lives of ethnic people in Dak Lak province. |
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| Dozens of reporters were present covering the event. |
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| Representatives from the winning teams receive their prizes from the organising board. |
