Attractive rowing competition at Van Loc Temple Festival

As part of the 2023 Van Loc Temple Festival, on the morning of February 7, a rowing competition took place in front of Van Loc Temple, attracting a large number of locals and tourists. Photo: Huy Thu

People carrying national flags, festival flags, gongs, drums, trumpets... gathered on the banks of the Cam River to cheer for the competing teams. Photo: Huy Thu

Participating in the rowing competition at the Van Loc Temple Festival in 2023 are 7 teams from 7 blocks in Nghi Tan ward, Cua Lo town. Before entering the race, the teams were awarded souvenir flags by the Organizing Committee and drawn lots to be ranked. Photo: Huy Thu

The rowing competition has received attention and support from military units, fisheries control units... stationed in the area. Photo: Huy Thu

The competition took place in 2 rounds. In the qualifying round, after 3 rounds, 4 teams were eliminated. 3 teams entered the final to compete for First, Second and Third prizes. Photo: Huy Thu

The river race is 600 meters long, with rows of flags of different colors marking the race tracks of the competing teams. Each team has to swim 2 laps with a total length of 2.4 km. Photo: Huy Thu

Spectators on the riverbank watched the race and cheered enthusiastically, especially when the teams started and were about to finish. Photo: Huy Thu

When the starting signal is given, the teams simultaneously throw their oars to push their boats across the water. Each boat has 18 athletes. To win, in addition to strength, the racers need to have technique and know how to coordinate well with their teammates. Photo: Huy Thu

After many exciting and fierce competitions, the 2023 Van Loc Temple Festival Rowing Competition has ended, with the first prize going to the rowing team of grade 2, the second prize going to grade 1 and grade 7 winning the third prize. Photo: Huy Thu