PANO - The ninth traditional boat race of Dac Lac province was kick-started on February 11th (the fourth day of the first lunar month of 2016) in Buon Trap town, Krong Ana district, by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the district’s People’s Committee.

At the event. (Photo: daidoanket.vn)

The race drew the participation of more than 420 rowers from 28 teams of Binh Hoa and Quang Dien communes and Buon Trap town. On board each boat were 15 rowers, who row about 500 meters. The champions were Team 3 of Nguyen Duc Ky in hamlet 2, Quang Dien commune. The second and third prizes went to Team 2 of Vo Van Hanh and Team 1 of Bui Van Minh in Binh Hoa commune. The organizers also presented four consolation prizes to participating teams.

This annual event aims to pray for peace, prosperity and good crops. It is also a healthy playground, meeting locals’ demand of enriching their cultural and spiritual life during the lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Translated by Chung Anh