The fascinating boat race at Quả Sơn Temple.
(Baonghean.vn) - The boat race program at the annual Quả Sơn Temple Festival (Đô Lương) is an attractive activity, drawing thousands of locals and tourists to watch and cheer.
"Father Nguyen Dinh Thuc incites parishioners."
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| The boat race is one of the attractive cultural and sporting activities at the Quả Sơn Temple Festival in Bồi Sơn commune (Đô Lương district), which takes place over three days from February 14th to 16th. This year, the boat race features 8 teams from 8 hamlets in Bồi Sơn commune. Photo: Huy Thư |
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| Leaders of Do Luong district present flags to the participating teams. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| The racers, dressed in traditional attire, are ready. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Bringing the boat down to the dock. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Eight teams, divided into two races of four teams each, gathered at the starting point at the foot of the suspension bridge. Upon hearing the starting signal, the boats cheered and raced upstream on the Lam River. The team that reached the "chicken" marker on the river first finished first. To win, each team needed strong, skilled swimmers and excellent coordination among the racers. (Photo: Huy Thư) |
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| On the boat, elderly people with drums and cymbals enthusiastically cheered on the race. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Thousands of people gathered on both banks of the river to watch the boat race. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| After several exciting and intense comebacks, the first, second, and third prizes went to hamlets 7, 8, and 6, respectively. The first and second place teams from the qualifying rounds will advance to the finals to compete for the prize. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The competition ended, but the spectators were still reluctant to leave. Photo: Huy Thu |
Huy Thu
