This year’s fish-catching contest attracted 30 participants from 15 hamlets, each fielding a team of one man and one woman. Over a 15-minute bout, contestants joined in with excitement, showing agility and skills in the race to catch the most fish.

The following are some images of the fish-catching contest:

Fish-catching serves not only as a source of livelihood but also as a traditional cultural practice deeply rooted in the lives of ethnic minorities in Ngoc Chien.