Thua Thien-Hue’s Sinh village hosts exciting wrestling festival
VOV.VN - Thousands of villagers and interested onlookers enjoyed a wrestling festival which took place in Sinh village in Phu Mau commune of Phu Vang district, located in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue Province on February 14.
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| The annual festival began early in the morning on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year. |
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| The festival dates back over 400 years, the competition was originally started to strengthen solidarity among local people and to develop cultural traditions through multiple generations. |
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| Some of the village's older residents sat in a communal house, keeping a close eye on the competition. |
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| Before beginning the competition, the wrestlers must bow before the village’s older residents. |
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| The start of the competition takes place very early in the morning. |
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| The festival frequently draws a large crowd, including both local people and villagers. |
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| Throughout the event the young wrestlers show their competitive spirit. |
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| The strong skills of the wrestlers are on display during the competition. |
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| The event takes place amid a large sand ground. |
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| Wrestlers are made up of people from Phu Vang district and neighbouring Quang Dien district. |
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| Traditionally the event’s strongest wrestlers are honoured whilst all those competing show both courage and confidence. |
