Spectacular cockfights at the festival in Yen Thanh
(Baonghean.vn) - Cao Son Temple Festival - Long Son Thuy Quoc takes place in Cong Thanh Commune, Yen Thanh District (from April 23 to 25) with many exciting cultural and sports activities, in which cockfighting is an attractive game that attracts a large number of viewers.
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| Cockfighting arenas always attract large audiences. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Before the competition, the chickens are weighed to determine their "ranking". Photo: Huy Thu |
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| In the match, the "fighters" chickens are quite aggressive. A "hard" kick to the opponent's face can easily cause a torn eye, broken beak, torn skin... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The roosters competing here are often "beak bound" to avoid injuring their opponents. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A large clock is usually hung on each cockfighting ring to indicate the match time. Each round usually lasts from 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the agreement. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Two evenly matched roosters both launched exciting kicks. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Cockfighting players always take good care of their "pets". When competing, they often bring food, warm water, and oil... After each round, the cocks are fed and massaged. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| For cockfighting enthusiasts, when the drum beats, carrying a chicken in one hand and a child under the arm is a normal thing... Photo: Huy Thu |
