Exciting boat races at the Hoa Gạo Festival in Nhân Hòa commune.
Hai Hung•March 20, 2026 21:11
Today (March 20th), at Khe Coi Dam, as part of the Hoa Gao Festival in Nhan Hoa commune, a boat race is taking place. This is one of the unique cultural and sporting activities that attracts a large number of locals and tourists.
Located on the left bank of the Lam River, bordering Con Cuong district, the Tam Son region (formerly), now Nhan Hoa commune – a land surrounded on all sides by rivers, mountains, and rice fields, with picturesque scenery. Every year in March, dozens of kapok trees (also known as Bombax ceiba) burst into vibrant red blossoms, and that is also when the locals hold the Kapok Flower Festival. Photo: Hai HungWithin the framework of the first Nhan Hoa Rice Flower Festival - 2026, a boat race was held, attracting a large number of locals and tourists to participate and cheer. Eight teams participated in the race, including: Dao Lam village, Dinh Thang village, Cam Hoa village, Bai Say village, and villages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Photo: Hai Hung With experienced rowers, the teams entered the tournament with high determination. Photo: Hai HungAttending the Opening Ceremony of the Rice Flower Festival Boat Race were leaders and a large number of people from Nhan Hoa commune, along with tourists from near and far. Photo: Hai HungThe vibrant moments of the Rice Flower Festival boat race at Khe Coi Dam have become a highlight of the cultural and sports festival of Nhan Hoa commune, held annually in March, when the bright red rice flowers blaze along the banks of the Lam River. Photo: Hai Hung A large number of local people from Nhan Hoa commune and tourists enthusiastically cheered on the racing teams. Photo: Hai HungThe racing teams competed in the qualifying rounds, semi-finals, and finals. After exciting competitions with enthusiastic cheers from the audience, the racing team from Dinh Thang village won first place for the second consecutive time. Photo: Hai HungThe boat race at the Hoa Gạo Festival in Nhân Hòa commune is not only a unique cultural and sporting event of the former Anh Sơn region, but also a bond that unites the community and awakens a sense of pride in their homeland. Photo: Hải Hưng
The racing teams competed in the qualifying rounds, semi-finals, and finals. After exciting competitions with enthusiastic cheers from the audience, the racing team from Dinh Thang village won first place for the second consecutive time. Photo: Hai Hung