Dramatic boat race on Dieu Oc lake
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of March 17, on Dieu Oc Lake in front of Duc Hoang Temple in Phuc Thanh Commune, Yen Thanh District, the final round of the boat racing festival took place, attracting thousands of spectators.
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| From early afternoon, thousands of tourists gathered on the lake shore to watch the race. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| On this occasion, young men from Phuc Thanh commune were selected to join the boat racing team. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Some young women volunteered to be “captains” for the racing teams. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| This year, 20 teams from hamlets in Phuc Thanh commune participated in the boat racing festival. After the qualifying round, only 8 teams entered the finals. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The race track is about 400 m long (round trip), along Dieu Oc Lake, with boundary flags. Photo: Huy Thu |
 According to regulations, each boat has 12 people, including 1 "captain", 1 stern steersman and 10 "swimmers". After the starting signal, the boats compete fiercely. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| To win a rowing competition, in addition to health and technique, team members need to coordinate smoothly, following the cheers of the "captain". Photo: Huy Thu |
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| On the lake shore, people cheered for the racing teams. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The feeling of joy every time I lead the race. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| After many fierce competitions, the organizing committee found 3 excellent teams to award prizes: Dong Nam team won first prize, Phuc Giang team won second prize and Xuan Vien team won third prize. The traditional boat racing festival with exciting races is an important highlight in the Duc Hoang Temple Festival. Photo: Huy Thu |
