New Year boat race in Hoi An

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VietNamNet Bridge – On February 4th, a traditional boat racing was held on the Hoai River in the ancient town of Hoi An, Quang Nam province. The annual event attracted more than 5,000 local people and international tourists.


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The racers were young people representing the wards of Cua Dai, Minh An, Cam Kim ... of Hoi An city.

The racers were young people representing the wards of Cua Dai, Minh An, Cam Kim ... of Hoi An city.



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In particular, this year's competition had five special racers who were foreign tourists.

In particular, this year's competition had five special racers who were foreign tourists.



However, the foreign racers were quickly exhausted during the 4km distance.

However, the foreign racers were quickly exhausted during the 4km distance.



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The boys of Cam Kim Ward always took the lead.

The boys of Cam Kim Ward always took the lead.



While the boys were trying to row ...

While the boys were trying to row ...



... suddenly, people threw water onto them to wish for good luck.

... suddenly, people threw water onto them to wish for good luck.



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Many tourists rent small boats to row to the Hoai River to cheer on the racers.

Many tourists rent small boats to row to the Hoai River to cheer on the racers.



The organizing committee presented lanterns to foreign racers.

The organizing committee presented lanterns to foreign racers.



The winners received the VND1 million award ($50). Source: VNE/Youtube

The winners received the VND1 million award ($50). Source: VNE/Youtube





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