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During the race (Photo: VNA)

Also at the event, the organizing panel received a certificate recognizing the festival as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Eight teams, each consisting of 30 racers, from five localities competed on the 12.5km track.

Participating boats competed in two races, departing from Nhat Le fishing port, crossing Ha Duong village in Bao Ninh commune, which was 500m upstream, to the finish line at the statue of Mother Suot. 

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At the ceremony to hand over the certificate recognizing the festival as a national intangible cultural heritage element

After the two-hour fierce competition, the organizing panel presented the first prize to the team from Dong Duong village of Bao Ninh commune.

Translated by Song Anh