On September 2, on Kien Giang River, Le Thuy District (Quang Binh), the hometown of General Vo Nguyen Giap, a traditional boat racing and rowing festival took place to celebrate Independence Day. This is an annual cultural and sports activity to promote the spirit of national unity.
The festival has long been a traditional and cultural activity of Le Thuy people on National Day. It originated from the village and commune swimming and racing festival with the purpose of praying for favorable weather and good crops; competing in the strength of men and women to prepare for the stormy season and control nature.
From early morning, thousands of people flocked to the center of Le Thuy district to participate in the festival. Everywhere in Kien Giang town, Le Thuy district, red flags with yellow stars and banners with slogans fluttered in the golden sunshine, Le Thuy people joyfully celebrated Independence Day.
When the gun sounded, Kien Giang River "made waves", the teams entered the race with high determination.
This year's traditional boat racing festival on Kien Giang River has the participation of 1,500 athletes divided into 24 male boats and 9 female boats. The traditional boat racing festival on Kien Giang River has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
On the green racetrack, the teams were enthusiastically competing, while on the shore, people stood tightly along the dozens of kilometers long road, cheering. The rhythmic sound of the swimming and racing teams and the cheers of the fans blended together, echoing throughout the river.
With the fierce and thrilling breakthroughs and competitions of the male and female swimmers, the beautiful images with the typical features of a river countryside in a bustling and vibrant atmosphere have left many good impressions in the hearts of people and friends across the country.
At the end of the festival, in category A, the men's rowing boat team of Quy Hau, Lien Thuy commune won first prize. In category B, the first prize was awarded to the team of Thach Ban village, An Thuy commune. In the women's category, the racing boat of An Xa village, Loc Thuy commune excellently won first prize.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/dong-song-kien-giang-day-song-mung-tet-doc-lap-20240902115629584.htm
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