Attractive and thrilling buffalo and bull fighting festival in Western Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Exciting and thrilling is the general feeling about the buffalo and cow fighting competition held in Na Ngoi commune, Ky Son district in the first days of the new year 2018.
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The buffalo and cow fighting festival was held on the second day of the Lunar New Year (February 17) in Na Ngoi commune, Ky Son district. The competition was attended by 19 pairs of buffalo and cows selected from 19 villages in the commune. Photo: Le Thach |
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The buffalo and cow fighting festival organized by Na Ngoi commune attracted a large number of local people. Each person chose suitable spots to observe the buffalo and cow pairs competing. Photo: Le Thach |
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A dramatic match. Photo: Le Thach |
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For the Mong people, fighting bulls are beloved, named and aged by their owners, and are a symbol of the owner’s strength, reputation and wealth. Accordingly, in a match, the value of the winning bull will increase rapidly. Photo: Le Thach |
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The winning buffalo of Mr. Lau Ba Re (Phu Quac 1 village, Na Ngoi commune). Photo: Le Thach |
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The buffalo and bull fighting festival in Ky Son of the Mong people was formed long ago, becoming a unique cultural feature, especially during Tet and spring. The festival is also an opportunity for people to exchange and share experiences in developing large-scale livestock farming. In the photo: The winning bull of Mr. Gia Ba Tong (Huoi Xai village, Na Ngoi commune). Photo: Le Thach |