Hanoi’s first dragon boat race stirs up the crowds

VOV.VN - Hanoi's first dragon boat racing festival took to the waters of West Lake on the morning of February 24, to the joy of thousands of on-looking Hanoians and visitors.

This is the first time Hanoi has organized such a festival.

The festival draws teams from different districts of Hanoi as well as from Hai Duong, Hung Yen, and Thai Nguyen provinces to compete in the men’s, women’s, and mixed categories.

An artist in traditional costume shows up for the festival.

Thousands of people cram into the areas lining the shores of West Lake along Thanh Nien road to get a good view of the event.

The teams prepare for the race.

The course stretches for 600m.

The starting point is marked with flags.

Each boat has 10 rowers and one bowman at the front of the boat and a coxswain at the stern.



Hoang Mai 2 takes the win in the competition among Hanoi districts, while Hai Duong Province wins the first prize in the mixed category among provinces and cities.

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