Dragon Boat racing in Haiphong
VOV.VN -The annual Dragon Boat Race was held on the Gia River in Haiphong province on April 23.
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| The event aims to celebrate the 730th (1288-2018) anniversaries of the Bach Dang Victories and mark the Red Flamboyant Flower Festival. |
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| The Dragon Boat Race draws the participation of 10 teams from Haiphong and neighbouring provinces such as Quang Ninh, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Hai Duong. |
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| Despite light rain, thousands of local people turn out to watch and cheer. |
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| Athletes preparing for the race. |
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| The event is one of Haiphong’s long-standing traditions, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and the importance of preserving the sea and islands. |
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| The competitors fight fiercely. |
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| The competitors paddle as hard as they can as they try to race faster than the rest. |
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| The air is filled with the sounds of exuberant boat racing enthusiasts. |
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| The winners of the competition are the team from Thuy Nguyen district. |
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| The joy of victory. |
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| Second place goes to Binh Giang district (Hai Duong province) and Cat Hai district (Hai Phong) comes third. |
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| The total prize money on offer at the event is VND500 million. |
