Attractive spring wrestling festival in Uncle Ho's hometown
Huy Thu - January 26, 2023 16:39
(Baonghean.vn) - In order to create a joyful atmosphere for Tet and welcome Spring, many localities in Nam Dan district have organized wrestling festivals. The wrestling matches at the beginning of the Year of the Cat always attract players and spectators.
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After 2 years of interruption due to the pandemic, the early spring wrestling arenas in Nam Nghia, Nam Thanh, Nam Xuan communes... are bustling again. Photo: Huy Thu |
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In Nam Nghia commune, wrestling matches are held quite early in the afternoon of the third day of Tet and take place every afternoon from 12:30 to 17:30. Although the wrestling matches are quite simple, just tarps spread on the sandy ground, they always attract everyone. Photo: Huy Thu |
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The wrestlers are young, middle-aged and elderly people from all over Nam Dan district, especially from localities with a developed wrestling movement. Photo: Huy Thu |
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At wrestling arenas, there are always 1-2 drums to cheer on the wrestlers. Every time a wrestler makes a good move, the drums are beaten and the cheers are loud. Photo: Huy Thu |
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The wrestlers retreated and advanced, always trying to find each other's weaknesses to grab hands, trip legs, and knock down their opponents. The atmosphere was therefore sometimes exciting, sometimes fiercely competitive. Photo: Huy Thu |
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The early spring wrestling festival in Nam Dan attracts both players and spectators. Anyone who goes to watch can participate, the players are also spectators and vice versa. Photo: Huy Thu |
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In addition to young and middle-aged people, children also actively participate in wrestling. These are the "seed" wrestlers who continue the tradition in the localities. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Many wrestlers who were still hesitant to enter the ring were enthusiastically cheered on by the organizers and spectators. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Wrestlers compete as individuals, but sometimes only for the honor of the village, commune, or even the family. The winners of the matches are rewarded with gifts or money, depending on the locality. In addition to the organizers' prizes, the audience is also free to reward their favorite wrestlers. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Mr. Hoang Son (20 years old) in Nam Nghia commune said that he had just completed his military service and was very excited to participate in the Spring wrestling festival in his hometown. "I was very lucky to win 3 consecutive wrestlers in the match, and was enthusiastically cheered by the locals" - Mr. Son shared. Photo: Huy Thu |
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In addition to bringing laughter and excitement to people in the first days of the new year, the Spring wrestling festival in Nam Dan is also a place to exchange, learn, connect hometown hearts, and strengthen village relationships... Photo: Huy Thu |
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Attractive wrestling ring in early spring in Nam Nghia commune. Video: Huy Thu |