Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race

May 04, 2018 | 21:28
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A traditional boat race was held on May 2 in Central Hue City to mark Reunification Day (April 30) and celebrate the success of Hue Festival 2018.
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Thousands of Hue people and visitors gathered at Ly Tu Trong Park to watch the traditional boat race on Huong River on the morning of May 2.
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
The race features nine boats with nearly 300 male and female rowers from different districts, towns, and the City of Hue.
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
The annual event aims to preserve and promote the traditional boat race.
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Spectators young and old enthusiastically follow the race, squinting through bright sunlight to observe the proceedings.
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
The Phu Loc team forge ahead to the finish.
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Local people from neighbouring areas hire dragon boats to get a better view of the event.
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Female rowers are just as eager to race as the men.
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Hue Festival celebrated with traditional boat race
hue festival celebrated with traditional boat race
Despite the hot weather, thousands of people stand along the banks of the river to cheer on the competitors.

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