On February 25 (January 16), the Hai Luu buffalo fighting festival opened, attracting thousands of locals and tourists from all over the country to attend.

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Thousands of people and many tourists from all over the country attended the traditional buffalo fighting festival in Hai Luu commune, Song Lo district, Vinh Phuc province.

The 2024 Hai Luu Buffalo Fighting Festival will officially take place over two days from February 25 to 26 (January 16 to 17, the year of the Dragon) at the Hai Luu Commune Stadium.

The festival featured 20 buffaloes – locally known as “Mr. Cau” from 10 villages competing. Despite the unfavorable weather and heavy rain, thousands of people gathered at the buffalo fighting arena to witness the “Mr. Cau” fights.

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The Cau team is being prepared to enter the stadium at Hai Luu commune.

On February 25, there will be 12 matches to select the winning players to continue competing in the matches tomorrow (January 17).

To prepare for this festival, many buffalo owners have to travel to many regions to select satisfactory buffaloes, then spend a whole year caring for and training them.

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The Bridges on the fighting ring
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The Bridge's move
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A defeated Mr. Cau was taken out.
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People braved the rain to watch the match of the Cau brothers.

The Hai Luu buffalo fighting festival was discontinued for a long time, and was restored in 2002. According to legend, this festival dates back to the 2nd century BC.