The wrestling matches at the King Mai Temple Festival are captivating.
Huy Thu•February 23, 2024 07:46
(Baonghean.vn) - Wrestling at the King Mai Temple Festival is always dramatic and exciting, leaving a deep impression on visitors who come to celebrate the Spring Festival in President Ho Chi Minh's hometown.
As a highlight of the 2024 King Mai Temple Festival, the wrestling arena at the foot of Dun Mountain always attracts a large number of locals and tourists to participate and cheer. Photo: Huy ThuThis year, in addition to wrestlers from communes and towns in Nam Dan district, there are also wrestlers from Thanh Chuong district, Ha Tinh province... In the photo: A young wrestler from Ha Tinh prepares for a wrestling match. Photo: Huy Thu.The gathering of wrestlers from many parts of the province made the wrestling arena even more attractive and dramatic. Photo: Huy ThuThese equally matched wrestlers exchanged blows, showcasing their strength, agility, endurance, and skill. Photo: Huy ThuOnce in the ring, wrestlers must give their all, showcasing their strengths and abilities, and seizing opportunities to take down their opponent. Photo: Huy ThuAs part of the King Mai Temple Festival program, the wrestling competition takes place over three days (afternoon of the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the first lunar month) and is organized by Nam Dan town. Photo: Huy ThuAmidst the lively drumming of the festival, the matches alternated between intense, boisterous action and fierce, evenly matched contests. Photo: Huy ThuTo make their opponent fall flat on their back, wrestlers need to have excellent physical fitness, refined technique, and a strong determination to win... When a wrestler wins, the audience surrounding the arena will applaud and cheer enthusiastically. Photo: Huy ThuWrestlers who win 2 to 3 dollars will receive gifts from the organizers, either in kind or in cash. In addition, outstanding wrestlers will receive encouragement and gifts from the audience around the arena. Photo: Huy ThuWrestling is considered one of the most attractive activities of the King Mai Temple Festival. Even as the sun sets behind the mountains in the late afternoon, locals and tourists are reluctant to leave. Wrestling not only demonstrates the spirit of chivalry but also contributes to the unique character of the Spring Festival in Nam Dan. Photo: Huy Thu
