The traditional festival was one of many activities organised to celebrate the ‘National Great Solidarity – Vietnam Cultural Heritage’ week at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi from November 18-24.
Below are some photos of the bustling and fierce atmosphere at the races.
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A handler makes final preparations before the competition
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Thousands of visitors flock to the festival
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The weather in the north is an obstacle for oxen from the Mekong Delta region
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Two pairs of bulls compete on the 120-metre race track
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Stiff competition
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Handlers must be very nimble and skilled to control the bulls
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Team No.4 wins the competition
