(Baonghean.vn) - Despite the scorching heat of the Central region, hundreds of people with all kinds of fishing tools such as traps, nets, nets, etc. still went out to catch fish in the unique Dong Hoa festival in Ha Tinh on the morning of June 12.
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| Every year, around the end of May and the beginning of June, when the harvest is over, thousands of people in Xuan Vien commune (Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh) and some other neighboring communes organize the Dong Hoa fishing festival. From early morning, hundreds of people have been present at Dam Vuc area waiting for the festival to start. |
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| The Dong Hoa fishing festival is held at Vuc lagoon in Xuan Vien commune (Nghi Xuan district, Ha Tinh province). This lagoon is 1 km long with an area of about 30 hectares, located at the foot of Hong Linh mountain range, where many species of freshwater fish grow. |
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| At the festival, hundreds of farmers with all kinds of tools, such as traps, nets, nets, etc., divided into groups, spread out on both sides of the lagoon to catch and fish, despite the scorching heat of the Central region. |
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| According to folk beliefs, whoever catches a lot of fish or a big fish will have good luck, a bountiful harvest, and a prosperous family throughout the year. Therefore, many people do not hesitate to dive into deep water to catch fish. |
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| This is a festival with unique folk identity, not only enhancing solidarity and cohesion in the community but also promoting the idea of promoting agriculture and fisheries in rural agricultural development, so it needs to be preserved and promoted. |
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| The result after soaking in the water of Vuoc lagoon. |
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