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Highlights of the boat racing at the Cau Ngu Festival in Quynh Luu

Thanh Toan • February 10, 2025 16:59

On February 9-10 (ie January 12 and 13 of the lunar calendar), Van Hai commune (Quynh Luu district) organized the Cau Ngu Festival and launched a campaign for fishermen to go to sea to exploit seafood in 2025.

The festival consists of two main parts: the ceremony and the festival. The ceremony is solemnly organized, including the opening ceremony, the proclamation ceremony, the fish praying ceremony, the great sacrifice ceremony, and the thanksgiving ceremony at Trung communal house, Thoi temple, etc. Photo: Thanh Toan

The festival includes cultural and artistic activities, songs praising the glorious Party, the great Uncle Ho, the country and the innovative homeland performed by the Van Hai commune's mass art troupe. In particular, the highlight of this year's festival is the locality organizing a boat racing competition with the participation of 10 teams from villages in the commune. Photo: Thanh Toan

Boat racing is a traditional sport of coastal fishermen, not only affirming the strength of each individual but also requiring a high level of teamwork and skillful techniques. This year's boat racing tournament attracted a large number of locals and tourists to watch and cheer. Photo: Thanh Toan

Clip: Thanh Toan

As soon as the starting drum sounded, the racing boats tried to compete for an advantage on the track. Photo: Thanh Toan

In the first race, the boat teams showed equal strength and talent. Photo: Thanh Toan

In the minds of fishermen, boat racing is the core activity of the Fishing Festival. Photo: Thanh Toan

The boat racing festival is also an opportunity for fishermen to express their gratitude and respect for the generosity of the sea for a bountiful harvest and a full hold of fish and shrimp. In the photo: A large crowd of spectators cheers and encourages the racing boats to strive for high positions. Photo: Thanh Toan

The chase to the finish line between the boat teams. Photo: Thanh Toan

Closing the impressive race, the boat team of village 2 excellently won first prize. Photo: Thanh Toan

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