(Baonghean.vn) - Wrestling is a traditional game in folk festivals. At this year's Bach Ma Temple Festival, the wrestling game was very exciting, attracting a large number of viewers.
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| Every year on the 9th and 10th of the second lunar month, people from all over the country flock to the center of Vo Liet commune, Thanh Chuong district to attend the Bach Ma Temple Festival and watch cu wrestling - a unique folk game of the people in this region. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| Cu is a banana root that has been carved, dried, and weighs from 5 to 7 kg. The participants in the cu wrestling are strong, healthy men and young people. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| Two teams will compete for the top in a 25m wide, 50m long field, each team has 7 people, distinguished by the color of the belt tied around the waist. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| At each end of the field, each team digs a hole about 50cm wide, with a flag planted on top as a goal. Each top match is divided into two halves, each lasting 15 minutes. The two teams compete fiercely to get the top into the opponent's goal. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| The ball is heavy, it is difficult to snatch it, but it is even more difficult to hold it and run on the sand. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| To prevent the opponent from "stealing" the tickle, the wrestlers must "hold" the tickle very tightly. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| This year's wrestling competition took place in the rain, but the audience still enthusiastically braved the rain to watch. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| In wrestling, strong collisions and spectacular fights are inevitable. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| A fierce tickle fight. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Attractive ducking to get the ball into the opponent's goal. Photo: Huy Thu. |
Thanh Cuong - Huy Thu
