February 01, 2017 | 20:53 (GMT+7)
Dak Lak hosts traditional boat racing
PANO – The 10th traditional men’s boat racing of Dak Lak province was kicked off on January 31 (the 4th of the first lunar month) in Sen Lake, Buon Trap town, Krong Ana district, by the Dak Lak provincial Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism, in association with the People’s Committee of Krong Ana district.
The organizing panel presenting first prize to winning team in Binh Hoa commune
The race drew the participation of 450 rowers from 29 teams in Binh Hoa, Quang Dien communes and Buon Trap town. Each boat with 15 rowers competed in a 500m race.
After the competition, the organizing panel presented one first, one second, one third, one fourth and four consolation prizes to the winning teams.
The competition was held annually to preserve and promote the culture of the region, uphold the spirit of sportsmanship, pray for favorable weather and abundant crops. It is also a healthy playground for locals on occasion of the Lunar New Year.
Translated by Thuy Duong