(Baonghean.vn) - Aiming to preserve and promote the cultural identity of the river region, improve health and create a joyful and exciting atmosphere, improving the spiritual life of the people, the People's Committee of Hoa Binh Town (Tuong Duong) coordinated with the district's Cultural and Sports Center to organize a traditional boat racing tournament.
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| The 2017 Party and Spring Celebration Boat Race has 5 participating teams, in addition to 3 teams from Hoa Binh Town (including the blocks: Hoa Dong, Hoa Tay, Hoa Bac), there are also 2 teams from Thach Giam Commune (Mon and Chan villages). In the photo: Athletes of the teams get on the boat to prepare for the race. |
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| The boat race was held on Lam River, through Hoa Binh Town (Tuong Duong), attracting thousands of spectators to cheer. |
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| The teams appeared evenly matched right from the start. |
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| Efforts of the rowers of Hoa Tay team. |
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| Get ahead of the other team. |
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| On shore, the audience was equally excited and cheered enthusiastically. |
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| The joy of victory of the Mon team athletes. |
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| At the end of the race, the Organizing Committee awarded the first prize to the Mon village team; the second prize to the Chan village team (Thach Giam commune); the third prize to the Hoa Dong and Hoa Tay teams; and the encouragement prize to the Hoa Bac team (Hoa Binh town). |
Dinh Tuan - Tuong Anh
