PANO – As usual, on the 10th of Lunar January (falling on February 17th 2016), the annual wrestling festival is held in Sinh village, Phu Mau commune, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien - Hue province.

Contestants at the festival

The festival upholds comradeship and sportsmanship without placing stress on victory or defeat. No lethal martial postures are allowed and for its noble purpose, the festival attracts hundreds of contestants from all localities in the province.

The Sinh village wrestling festival is both a ritual to pray for a year of health, lush crops, and happiness and a sport event to stimulate people, especially youngsters, to exercise and sharpen their courage and wisdom.

Translated by Huu Duong