Dramatic boat racing at festival in Nghe An border district

03/15/2024 | 15:38

TPO - 6 racing teams were divided into 3 pairs to race on the dam and 3 teams were selected to enter the final round. The racers competed for every meter of water, creating an exciting and dramatic atmosphere for the boat race in the border district of Nghe An.

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For 4 days from March 12-15, in Tam Son commune (Anh Son district, Nghe An province), the Hoa Gao festival took place with many exciting activities, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. It is known that this is the first time the festival has been held. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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Coming to Tam Son during the Hoa Gao festival, visitors can also participate in folk games, enjoy unique and rustic dishes of the local people, immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the mountains and forests, check in at the charming Moc Mien shop in March, ... and feel the warm and hospitable feelings of the local people. At the festival, in addition to the attractive competitions, the festival also has folk dance performances, folk dances in the peony garden, mass art programs, culinary programs, and closing fireworks. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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Coming to the Royal Poinciana Festival, visitors can also admire and take souvenir photos with the beautiful rows of royal poinciana trees on the riverbank. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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The boat racing competition at the festival had the participation of 6 teams from villages in the commune and neighboring communes and districts. Each team had 14 people, all of whom were healthy and experienced in water activities. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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The boat racing area is Khe Troi Dam. The race course is 500m long, both ways. On both banks, thousands of people stand ready, holding flags, cheering for the racing teams. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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Before entering the official race, the racing teams tested their skills to get familiar with the track. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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6 racing teams are organized into 3 pairs. After 3 rounds, the organizers will choose 3 winning teams to enter the final round. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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On the shore, thousands of people stood cheering, creating excitement for the racers in the water. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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Racers try to compete for every meter of water. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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After the rounds, the racing team of village 1 won first prize. Third prize went to Khe Ran village (Bong Khe commune, Con Cuong district, Nghe An). (Photo: Rang Dong).

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In addition to the boat race, the men's volleyball competition of 9 competing teams also attracted thousands of spectators. (Photo: Rang Dong).

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After 3 days of competition, the final volleyball match and closing ceremony of the Hoa Gao Festival will take place on the afternoon of March 15. (Photo: Rang Dong).