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Hai Luu buffalo fighting festival thrills spectators

Thứ Năm, 09/02/2023, 21:18

The Hai Luu traditional buffalo fighting festival took place in Hai Luu Commune, Lap Thach District, Vinh Phuc Provinces on February 7 has attracted thousands of people.

14ba6c41_a2a7_4299_8fb8_b52595b-1675748522423.jpeg -0 — Legend has it that the Hai Luu buffalo fighting festival began in the 2nd century BC, around 2,220 years ago.

27efcffb_79d5_4e21_a9cc_7ada13f-1675748524627.jpeg -1 — The unique and traditional festival is an indispensable part of the locals' spiritual life. It is not only associated with Water Goddess worshiping and sacrificing customs, but also illustrates the planning and training capacity of buffalo owners.

5944f8e3_799b_449d_9335_956018b-1675748951653.jpeg -2 — Hai Luu buffalo fighting festival is among the most ancient folk festivals which still retains the native character.

9ff0459c_fc71_4dbf_8a57_dda9a0b-1675748259967.jpeg -3 — The festival took place over two days on February 7th and 8th (the sixteenth and seventeenth days of the first lunar month).

ad365347_6f7d_4f38_b6d5_a7c12ca-1675748951435.jpeg -4 — Buffaloes No.16 and No.8 won the first and second prizes, respectively.

aed847db_82f4_44fb_bc2c_65ebd74-1675748366359.jpeg -5 — Over 300 police officers and soldiers of the Vinh Phuc Provincial Police Department were mobilized to ensure security and order at the festival.

ee9198c0_20bf_45bf_8e1a_57c23ec-1675748430455.jpeg -6 — Hours before the opening ceremony, thousands of spectators flocked to the district stadium. Barriers are erected serving as a ring and ensuring the safety of spectators.

f2e1502d_ab3f_4d44_acd7_f2a7df2-1675748524299.jpeg -7 — The buffaloes competing are carefully selected using several factors such as the size and strength of the animals.

f5aadca0_f44d_47c5_897e_1e2d0a2-1675748712909.jpeg -8 — Thousands of people watch the fiercely contested competition.

By An Nhien

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