On February 5 (the 8th day of the Lunar New Year), the Flower Boat Festival and Traditional Boat Racing of Ninh Hoa Town took place excitingly and attractively on Dinh River with the cheers of thousands of people and tourists along both sides of the river. Attending the festival were Mr. Dinh Van Thieu, Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, leaders of several departments and leaders of Ninh Hoa Town.
Flower boat festival and boat racing on Dinh River (Ninh Hoa Town, Khanh Hoa) is held on the 8th day of Tet every year.
The Flower Boat Festival and Boat Racing on the Dinh River have been held for over 12 years and have become an attractive event, attracting the enthusiastic participation and support of a large number of people and tourists. This event is part of a series of cultural and sports activities to serve the needs of the town's people to celebrate the spring and welcome the New Year; to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
In addition to creating a cultural space, the festival serves the cultural enjoyment needs of the people, creating a warm and bustling atmosphere of the first days of spring. The festival is also organized to contribute to introducing the image and traditional culture of the land and people of Ninh Hoa and aims to become a typical tourism product of the town every spring.
The national flag flutters with a flower boat on the Dinh River.
The flower boat drifts peacefully on the river
Ms. Phan Hai Thoai, Vice Chairman of Ninh Hoa Town People's Committee, spoke at the ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Phan Hai Thoai, Vice Chairman of Ninh Hoa Town People's Committee, shared that the Flower Boat Festival and Boat Racing on Dinh River are not only a cultural tradition but also a spiritual dish of Ninh Hoa people. With the attention of authorities at all levels and support from the people, the festival is held annually to promote the image of the peaceful people of Ninh Hoa land to friends near and far, and foreign investors; as well as thereby contributing to the social and economic development of Ninh Hoa Town along with the orientation of building and developing the culture and people of Ninh Hoa land on par with the task of developing Ninh Hoa Town into a district under the Central City by 2030 according to Resolution 09 of the Politburo.
Mr. Dinh Van Thieu, Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, awarded certificates of merit to representatives of participating delegations.
Ms. Gia Han (in blue ao dai), Ninh Xuan commune, shared that she had been here since 6 am to cheer on the racing team as well as the flower boat of her Ninh Xuan commune.
The racing teams competed with enthusiastic cheers from a large crowd of locals and tourists.
Joy of victory
Many young people came out to watch and cheer for their commune's racing team.
Nearly 3,000 people and tourists crowded both banks to watch the Flower Boat Festival and boat racing on the Dinh River.
Cute mascot of the year of the Snake on the flower boat of Ninh Son commune
Ninh Ha Ward won first prize in the 2025 Flower Boat Festival and Boat Racing on Dinh River
The festival had more than 70 athletes representing 26 communes and wards competing in two competitions, including: flower boat parade; traditional boat racing. After a day of exciting competition, the first prize for the whole group belonged to Ninh Ha ward.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/le-hoi-thuyen-hoa-tren-song-dinh-thu-hut-hang-ngan-nguoi-dan-va-du-khach-185250205133558382.htm
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