Dramatic wrestling matches take place in Nghe An at the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
Huy Thu - February 15, 2024, 6:26 PM
(Baonghean.vn) - At the beginning of the new year, some localities in Nam Dan district eagerly organize wrestling festivals. Wrestling arenas during Tet (Lunar New Year) always attract a large number of people to participate and cheer.
Every Lunar New Year, the communes of Nam Thanh, Nam Nghia, Nam Xuan, etc., enthusiastically organize spring wrestling festivals, creating a joyful atmosphere for welcoming the New Year. In the photo: The spring wrestling arena in Nam Thanh commune. Photo: Huy ThuFrom the afternoon of the third day of the Lunar New Year, the wrestling matches in these communes began to liven up. The wrestling arenas were simply designed, with tarpaulins spread on the grass, and in some places even straw underneath. The referees were well-known wrestlers in the region, some of whom were former provincial wrestling athletes. In the photo: Wrestling arena in Nam Nghia commune. Photo: Huy ThuThe sound of drums echoed, and wrestlers from all over the district gathered to compete. People crowded around, inside and outside the arena, to watch and cheer. Photo: Huy ThuThe spring wrestling matches in Nam Dan are freestyle wrestling. The wrestlers are mainly young men and teenagers. This year, the wrestling arena in Nam Nghia commune also has young women participating. Photo: Huy Thu Once in the ring, wrestlers always try to find each other's weaknesses to throw their opponent to the ground. The atmosphere in the wrestling ring is sometimes lively, sometimes tense and fierce. Photo: Huy Thu Tran Cong Trang (18 years old, a 12th-grade student) residing in Nam Nghia commune shared: "I've known wrestling since I was little. I participated in wrestling competitions at the Spring Festival when I was in 7th grade. These past few days, my younger brother and I have always been present at the wrestling arena in the commune to compete." (Photo: Huy Thu)Whether male or female, young or old, when participating in wrestling, wrestlers must give their all and try their best to win. Photo: Huy Thu In the early days of the Year of the Dragon (2014), the warm, sunny weather was very favorable for localities to organize folk games to celebrate the New Year. Many people from the communes came to cheer on the participants. Photo: Huy ThuWrestling matches take place sequentially based on challenges from wrestlers or invitations from the organizers. Wrestling sessions are usually unlimited in duration, with the "wrestling until the winner is defeated" approach. Wrestlers often compete within their neighborhoods or villages... Photo: Huy Thư Besides physical strength and technique, wrestlers must be calm and determined to win in order to make their opponent fall flat on their back. Photo: Huy ThuAt the Spring wrestling tournament in Nam Dan, wrestlers who won three matches were given gifts by the organizers as encouragement (in Nam Nghia commune, the gift was a shirt). Skilled wrestlers also received additional cash from cheering spectators. The lively and exciting wrestling festival further enhanced the festive and vibrant atmosphere of the Spring festival. Photo: Huy Thu
Exciting matches. Video: Huy Thu
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