(Baonghean.vn) - In the midday sun, a large number of people still excitedly gathered to watch the blindfolded duck catching and cockfighting games at the Bich Thi communal house festival in Thanh Giang commune (Thanh Chuong) taking place over two days, February 16 and 17.
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| The ducks purchased by the organizers for the game are fast and strong. After each round of catching, the ducks in the cage will be replaced with new ones. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Each game lasts 5-7 minutes, the organizers usually release 2 ducks. Whoever catches them wins (gets to take the duck). It is really difficult to catch ducks blindfolded. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Despite the strong sunlight, people still surrounded the arenas, cheering and pointing noisily. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Many successful catches make people laugh. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A young man caught a duck amid cheers from the crowd. Dozens of ducks were caught during the festival. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The cockfighting arenas are equally attractive. The chickens are put on the scales to be ranked. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| After each battle, the chicken is carefully cared for by its owner: fed, wiped with cool water, massaged... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| ... and also soak your feet in water to cool down and prevent shaking. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The joy of victory of owners with good fighting chickens. The Bich Thi communal house festival held in early spring is a traditional beauty of the Phuong countryside. Photo: Huy Thu |
Huy Thu
