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Dam Boat Racing Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Vietnam’s Naval Heritage

The Dam Boat Racing Festival, a spectacular event filled with excitement and tradition, takes place once every five years in Dam Village, Hanoi. This unique festival aims to recreate the brilliant military strategies of naval forces led by General Dao Truong during the reign of King Hung Due Vuong in the 3rd century BC.

Nguyen Mong Tuong, the head organizer, shared that this year’s festival featured three sailing teams with six boats in total. Each team consisted of valiant young men, aged 20 to 35, carefully selected from the hamlets of Thuong, Trung, and Ha. These teams proudly represented their communities, with each boat holding 25 determined individuals.

What sets the Dam Boat Racing Festival apart is the intense competition and the thrilling possibility of boat collisions. The boats raced fiercely, with their skilled rowers following the commands of their cheerleaders. The teams that managed to avoid capsizing after collisions were rewarded with prestigious prizes.

Beyond the excitement, the festival celebrates the unity, teamwork, and sporting spirit of the Vietnamese people, showcasing their rich cultural heritage and proud naval history.

By Trinh Bo
A bird’s-eye view of the Dam Boat Racing Festival in 2015. Photo: Trong Hai
Spectators gather on the riverbanks, cheering for their favorite teams.
Tay Tuu residents enthusiastically support the competing teams.
Supporters don colors matching their favored teams, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
The victorious team celebrates their triumph.
Rowers employ clever techniques to navigate their boats swiftly to the finish line.
Determination on their faces, rowers give their all to reach the finish line.
The main captains, with their expertise, navigate and steer the boats while directing the rowers.
With the starting signal, the boats surge forward in unison.
Two teams engage in a fierce competition on the Pheo River.
Rowers work in harmony, pulling their oars in response to the cheerleader’s commands.
Tens of thousands of spectators line the riverbanks, creating an energetic atmosphere.
Before the race, the competing boats gather on the Pheo River, ready to showcase their prowess.
Contestants perform rituals in front of the temple, seeking blessings before the race.
Enthusiastic supporters cheer for their chosen team, adding to the festival’s excitement.
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