This is a highlight in a series of activities of the Dong Hoi Culture and Tourism Week 2015.

The event was attended by Mr.Nguyen Xuan Quang, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; Mr. Tran Tien Dung, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and leaders of related agencies and localities.

Opening ceremony of the tradition boat race festival 2015

The race attracted 8 teams with nearly 200 athletes coming from 4 wards and communes of Dong Hoi city, including Bao Ninh commune (4 boat teams), Phu Hai ward (2 boat teams), Quang Phu commune (1 boat team) and Hai Thanh ward (1 boat team). They competed for the prizes with the race’s length of 6,500m.
Boat race is a traditional sport of coastal residents which was originated from long time ago and takes place on the national holidays. This is a significant and great festival, contributing to create a jubilant and exciting atmosphere to welcome the nation’s great holiday.

From early in the morning, thousands of locals and tourists inside and outside of the province gathered along Nhat Le River with the flags and slogans to enjoy and cheer for the race.

After a long time of competition in jubilant and animated atmosphere, Ha Trung village’s team (Bao Ninh commune) won first prize, followed by Phu Hai 2’s team (Phu Hai ward) and Ha Thon village’s team (Bao Ninh commune) won third prize.

Translated by Nhu Y
(Source: Quang Binh Portal)