Tourists excitedly participate in the Boat Racing Competition at Cua Lo Tourism Festival 2019

Athletes eagerly enter the competition. Photo: Ho Phuong

On the morning of April 27, the People's Committee of Cua Lo town organized the 24th traditional boat racing tournament, welcoming the 2019 Cua Lo tourist season. Representatives of Cua Lo town leaders, along with many locals and tourists from all over the country were present to cheer for the competing teams.

The racing teams chased each other fiercely. Photo: Ho Phuong

The boat race is an opportunity for local people and tourists to immerse themselves in a vibrant festival, closely associated with the maritime culture of Cua Lo land.

The boat racing festival not only revives a traditional cultural beauty of the coastal people but also becomes a unique tourism product of Cua Lo, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to participate.

Local audiences and tourists cheered and encouraged the teams. Photo: Ho Phuong

The organizers awarded prizes to participating teams. Photo: Ho Phuong

After 2 laps, Nghi Hai team came in first. Second prize went to Nghi Thuy team and third prize went to Nghi Tan team.