More than 15,000 people flock to Bac Ha to watch exciting horse race

The final round of a horse race in Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province, was held on June 10, attracting more than 15,000 locals and visitors.
Winners of the horse raced honoured at the event
Winners of the horse raced honoured at the event
The jockeys joined a march before entering the competition. The event witnessed the competition of 104 jockeys from the districts of Si Ma Cai, Bac Ha, and Bat Xat Ha of Lao Cai Province.

The jockeys joined a march before entering the competition. The event witnessed the competition of 104 jockeys from the districts of Si Ma Cai, Bac Ha, and Bat Xat Ha of Lao Cai Province.
They were divided into 18 knock-out matches to select the best 16 contenders to compete in the semi-final and final rounds.

They were divided into 18 knock-out matches to select the best 16 contenders to compete in the semi-final and final rounds.
Two horses racing in fierce competition.

Two horses racing in fierce competition.
The horse race in Bac Ha District is distinguished from others as the participating jockeys are farmers from Mong, Tay, and Nung ethnic groups. They ride the horses without saddles and the horses are packhorses which are often used to carry goods to the fields in daily life.

The horse race in Bac Ha District is distinguished from others as the participating jockeys are farmers from Mong, Tay, and Nung ethnic groups. They ride the horses without saddles and the horses are packhorses which are often used to carry goods to the fields in daily life.
The last effort to reach the finish line

The last effort to reach the finish line
The joy of the champion
The joy of the champion
Jockey Thao Seo Phu from Ban Pho Commune, Bac Ha District, won the race and was awarded VND50 million in cash. One second, one third, and one fourth prize was also awarded to other excellent jockeys.

Jockey Thao Seo Phu from Ban Pho Commune, Bac Ha District, won the race and was awarded VND50 million in cash. One second, one third, and one fourth prize was also awarded to other excellent jockeys.
The horse race was held within the framework of the Bac Ha White Plateau Festival 2023, which took place from June 3 to 11 with an assortment of culture, sports, and tourism activities.

The horse race was held within the framework of the Bac Ha White Plateau Festival 2023, which took place from June 3 to 11 with an assortment of culture, sports, and tourism activities.

Photos: QUOC HONG

Translated by NDO

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