National boat race opens in Tra Vinh
The 2012 National Boat Race commenced on the Long Binh River in southern Tra Vinh province on November 26.
The 2012 National Boat Race commenced on the Long Binh River in southern Tra Vinh province on November 26.
Earlier, on November 25, a regatta on the Long Binh 1 River opened to celebrate the Ok Om Bok Festival of Khmer people in the Mekong Delta.
Six teams from Tra Vinh City and five districts competed in two disciplines: 800 metres and 1,200 metres.
The boatmen of Cau Ngang district won gold medals in both events during three hours of competition.
The annual boat race is a Khmer tradition. Held during the Ok Om Bok Festival, it represents the unique culture and solidarity of Khmer people.-VNA
Earlier, on November 25, a regatta on the Long Binh 1 River opened to celebrate the Ok Om Bok Festival of Khmer people in the Mekong Delta.
Six teams from Tra Vinh City and five districts competed in two disciplines: 800 metres and 1,200 metres.
The boatmen of Cau Ngang district won gold medals in both events during three hours of competition.
The annual boat race is a Khmer tradition. Held during the Ok Om Bok Festival, it represents the unique culture and solidarity of Khmer people.-VNA
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