(Baonghean.vn)- In Vietnam, there are many localities that have buffalo and bull fighting festivals. However, the unique features of the bull fighting festival of the Mong people in Ky Son are hard to find anywhere else.
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For the Mong people in Ky Son, the fighting bull is beloved, named and age-calculated by its owner. The fighting bull also symbolizes the strength, reputation and wealth of the owner. |
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The Mong people's bullfighting festival in Ky Son was formed long ago and has become a unique cultural feature. The festival is often held during market days, especially during Tet and spring. In villages where there is a happy event, or even a new house, the bullfighting festival is still held. |
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Holidays, New Year, bullfighting festivals are organized by local Party committees and authorities. |
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The festival is held in many areas of Ky Son district, but mainly concentrated in 3 communes: Muong Long, Nam Can and Huoi Tu. |
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Every time there is a bullfight, the elderly, young people and children enjoy watching. |
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Many tourists are attracted by the dramatic and fierce fights of the "bullfighters". |
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A dramatic match. |
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In a fight, the value of the winning bull will increase rapidly. |
![Trên địa bàn huyện Kỳ Sơn hiện nay, có khoảng trên 50 con bò choi, trong đó nổi bật hơn cả là chú bò “vô địch” của ông Lầu Nỏ Trừ ở bản Trường Sơn, xã Nậm Cắn, huyện Kỳ Sơn. Chú bò này đã bất bại trên đấu trường mấy năm trở lại đây và được hỏi mua với giá 9.000 USD nhưng ông Trừ không bán.]() |
In Ky Son district, there are many fighting bulls, the most prominent of which is the “champion” bull of Mr. Lau No Tru in Truong Son village, Nam Can commune, Ky Son district. This bull has been undefeated in the arena for several years and was offered to buy for 9,000 USD but Mr. Tru did not sell. |
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The bullfighting festival is also an opportunity for people to exchange and share experiences in developing large-scale livestock farming. |
Thanh Son