The final round sees competition among 16 buffalo that had progressed through the qualifying rounds.
A participating buffalo ready to enter the battle
The festival attracts numerous spectators and visitors. The event was sold out with 12,000 tickets purchased at the price of VND150,000 each.
The referee prepares to raise a flag to start the game.
When the two buffalo are about 20 metres from each other, their trainers release them from ropes making it easy for the buffalo to attack each other.
The clash of the two fighters.
A buffalo uses his horn to grab his rival on the ground.
The festival offers a venue for people to have fun while preserving and promoting local cultural values.
The festival was recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.
