Thousands of paragliding tourists converge in Lai Chau on National Day
VOV.VN - Thousands of National Day holiday revellers headed to Lai Chau Province today (September 2) to celebrate at a festival jam packed with family friendly food, song, dance and sporting activities.
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Above: A mother and child in colourful traditional costume of the region dominated by red, yellow and green with tassels head to the festival in the city of Lai Chau on the morning of September 2. |
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Pictured are children playing a traditional game of balancing themselves on a pole at the festival. The object is too balance yourself on the pole while trying to knock others off. |
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Above: Children play tug-of-war, a game well known to kids around the globe. |
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Older kids (and adults) enjoy a pole climbing contest to see who can climb and descend a pole the fastest. |
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For the first time ever, paragliding is introduced at the festival, an event that has drawn thousands of tourists. |
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A family (above) on its way to take a tour of caves near the city of Lai Chau, with stalactites that date back thousands of years. |
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This year's National Day festival has attracted more people than ever in its history. Above are a few tourists from neighbouring provinces who have travelled hundreds of kilometres to attend. |
