(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of May 1st, the 21st traditional boat racing festival took place in the coastal town of Cua Lo. This is an annual activity to celebrate the opening of the 2016 fishing season.
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| This year's boat racing festival has 7 teams from 7 wards and communes in Cua Lo town. |
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| More than 120 male athletes competed in the boat race. |
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| The contest is divided into 2 rounds, each round has 3 teams, then the 1st and 2nd teams are selected to participate in round 2. |
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| The commander, setting the pace for Nghi Hai ward racing team |
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| The competition was tense and fierce right from the start. |
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| Each boat has 18 athletes, most of whom are fishermen. |
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| Competition referee |
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| The racing boats compete over a 3 km course. |
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| Nghi Hai ward racing team won the competition |
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| Second prize belongs to Nghi Thuy ward racing team. |
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| Tens of thousands of tourists watched the boat race in the coastal town. |
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