Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling

Starting as a popular folk sport, Vietnam’s traditional wrestling still remains unique in modern time with interesting traits.
Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling ảnh 1The traditional costume for wrestlers during matches are a loincloth and a belt (Photo: VNA)
Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling ảnh 2The wrestlers are performing the pre-match ritual. Depending on the rules in their respective localities, the movements of wrestlers may vary (Photo: VNA)
Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling ảnh 3The referees carry out the honorary matches, marking the start of the tournament (Photo: VNA)
Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling ảnh 4A match is underway under supervision of the referees (Photo: VNA)
Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling ảnh 5  (Photo: VNA)
Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling ảnh 6Young wrestlers during a match (Photo: VNA)
Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling ảnh 7 A match of traditional wrestling often consists of two rounds, which lasts five minutes each (Photo: VNA)
Attraction of Vietnam's traditional wrestling ảnh 8 A wrestler will lose when he is lifted off the ground, or lying on his back or when he steps outside of the wrestling area (Photo: VNA)
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