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. |