Bac Yen equestrian festival features lively cultural and sports activities

As part of the first "Vo ngua tren may” (Galloping on the clouds) festival 2025, held in Hang Dong commune, Bac Yen district, many cultural and sports activities took place on March 15, attracting a large number of locals and tourists.

The first "Vo ngua tren may” (Galloping on the clouds) festival 2025 in Hang Dong commune.

At the festival, there were various cultural and sports competitions, including banh day (sticky rice) pounding, tug-of-war, stick pushing, stilt walking, crossbow shooting, and tu lu (a traditional game), with the participation of over 200 athletes from the hamlets in Hang Dong commune. The teams and athletes competed enthusiastically and energetically, delivering exciting and intense performances. The competitions received enthusiastic cheers and encouragement from a large crowd of spectators and tourists, creating a lively atmosphere.

At the sticky rice pounding competition. 

In addition, the festival also featured stalls displaying agricultural products and OCOP (One Commune One Product) items from Hang Dong commune, such as pickled bamboo shoots with chili and Thac Rong tea. There was also a cultural space showcasing the Mong ethnic group’s traditions, including embroidery, textile weaving, musical instruments, and traditional clothing.

 A tu lu competition.
A tug-of-war competition.
Tourists buy local agricultural products.
 The organising board presents prizes to competition winners.
Tourists experience the Mong ethnic group’s tradition of pounding sticky rice.

At the end of the programme, the organising board awarded 13 first, 13 second, 13 third, and five consolation prizes to the teams and athletes who achieved outstanding results.

 A large number of locals cheer for the competitions.

The festival took place in a joyful and exciting atmosphere, with both the locals and tourists celebrating together. At the same time, it contributed to the restoration, preservation, and promotion of the cultural values of the Mong ethnic people. Hang Dong commune will maintain the "Vo ngua tren may" festival as an annual event to promote the local natural and cultural tourism potential, attract investment, and develop sustainable tourism.

 

 

 

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