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.
A handler makes final preparations before the competition
Thousands of visitors flock to the festival
The weather in the north is an obstacle for oxen from the Mekong Delta region
Two pairs of bulls compete on the 120-metre race track
Stiff competition
Handlers must be very nimble and skilled to control the bulls
Team No.4 wins the competition
