Dating back to the 15th century, the An Chau Boat Racing Festival is held annually on the 10th day of the fourth lunar month at Bich Tri Temple and on the An Chau stretch of the Luc Nam River.

Chairman of the district People's Committee Hoang Van Trong speaks at the ceremony.

The festival is a spiritual and cultural tradition through which local residents pray for favorable weather, good harvests, and community well-being.

Deputy Director of the Heritage Department Nong Quoc Thanh (third from right) presents the recognition of the traditional boat racing festival of An Chau as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage to the officials and people of Son Dong district.

It is associated with General Vi Duc Thang, who trained soldiers in river navigation and defended the An Chau valley against foreign invaders.

Many delegates and people participate in the procession ceremony at the festival.

The festival embodies the people’s deep-rooted cultural values, community solidarity and gratitude toward their ancestors.

The swimming teams draw lots before the competition.

Recognizing the festival's historical and cultural significance, on December 10, 2024, the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism officially listed it as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The teams compete at the event.

At the ceremony, Nguy Van Tuyen, Secretary of the District Party Committee, struck the drum to open the festival.

Nong Quoc Thanh, Deputy Director of the Heritage Department, presented the recognition certificate to local officials and residents. A procession then carried the certificate to the river, followed by ceremonial boat parades and the final races.

Nguyen Van Tuyen, Secretary of the District Party Committee, presents the First Prize to the swimming team from Dinh residential group.

This year’s festival featured 300 athletes from 18 teams representing Vinh An Commune and An Chau Town. The team from Dinh residential group, An Chau Town, won first prize in the final round.

Drum performance at the ceremony.

The festival also included other traditional competitions and activities such as crossbow shooting, martial arts demonstrations, tug of war, table tennis, folk games and cultural performances.

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