Watch highland women showcase their stone-shooting skills.
(Baonghean.vn) - The Pu Nha Thau Festival, held from March 10th to 12th, is truly a celebration for the people of the mountainous region of Nghe An province. Here, everyone can enjoy lively and exciting folk games.
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| The Pu Nha Thau Festival, held annually from January 23rd to 25th in Huu Kiem commune (Ky Son district), attracts thousands of participants to commemorate the renowned general Doan Nhu Hai (during the Tran dynasty) and his foster mother (Nha Thau). Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The festival featured lively and engaging folk games, among which "tò mặc lẹ" (a traditional Vietnamese game) attracted many participants. Photo: Đào Thọ |
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| The women showcase their skills in the game "tò mặc lẹ" with precise stone-throwing. Photo: Đào Thọ |
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| Many people excitedly gathered around the ball-throwing game. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The accurate throws of the ball thrilled the spectators. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| An elder tests a crossbow in preparation for the crossbow shooting competition. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The arrows are heading towards their target. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The stick-pushing competition is exciting because of the strength and skill required. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| They were evenly matched. Photo: Dao Tho |











