Exciting traditional boat races at the Cờn Temple Festival.
(Baonghean.vn) - With the participation of rowing teams from Hung Nguyen, Quynh Luu, Yen Thanh, and Cua Lo, the traditional boat race at the 2018 Corn Temple Festival was extremely lively and exciting.
 |
| Immediately following the ceremonial announcement and the grand procession by both water and land from the inner temple to the outer temple, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country immersed themselves in the lively atmosphere of the traditional boat race on the Mai Giang River. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
 |
| The traditional boat race is an important part of the Cờn Temple festival program; it demonstrates the spirit of unity and the aspiration for progress of the people in this coastal region. Photo: Thành Cường |
 |
 |
| The banks of the river were packed with people; it was extremely difficult to find a spot to watch the race. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
 |
| Thousands of tourists watched intently as the athletes paddled their oars. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
 |
| Eight teams from three districts and two towns participated in this year's race: Quỳnh Lưu, Yên Thành, Hưng Nguyên, Cửa Lò town, and Hoàng Mai town. Photo: Thành Cường |
 |
| After two intense races, the rowing team from Quynh Lap commune, Hoang Mai town, took first place. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
