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Spring boat racing festival
Every year, as Tết (Lunar New Year) is coming, the atmosphere of boat racing festivals are bustling along the countryside of Vietnam in general and those of Thua Thien Hue province in particular.
The boat racing is a unique cultural activity that is indispensable in the traditional holidays of the nation because it always brings joy and a refreshing spirit to people after their working days and months. Below are photos by Nguyễn Khoa Huy recording images of Spring boat racing festivals in Phong Điền district, Hương Trà town… at the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
Moving the boat to the racing area
Launching a racing boat
Drumming up to kick off the festival
Starting the race
A spectacular curve (1)
A scene of a boat racing festival (2)
Equal strength
A burst of speed
All willpower and strength are put into the race
Audience is supporting enthusiasticallly
Boat racers are turning at the lower post for heading to the finish line
Sharing joy of winning the race
Flags of winners
Race winners are receiving awards
By Nguyen Khoa Huy
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