Buffaloes No. 08 of Nguyen Duc Tien from Bang La ward and No. 02 of Pham Van Hieu from Hop Duc ward won the first and second prizes, respectively.

At the event.

Two third prizes were presented to the No. 07 and 05 buffaloes of Hoang Van Gia and Nguyen Van Nam from Bang La and Van Huong wards.

The unique and traditional festival is an indispensable part of the locals' spiritual life. It is not only associated with Water Goddess worshiping and sacrificing customs, but also illustrates the planning and training capacity of buffalo owners.

The festival was recognised as a national cultural intangible heritage in 2012.

Hanoi to host festival of craft villages, streets next month

Hanoi will host a festival of craft villages and streets at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long from October 13 – 16, aiming to promote and preserve local traditional handicrafts, according to Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen.

Hanoi to host international circus festival in December

Local and internationa circus artists are set to perform at International Circus Festival 2022, scheduled to take place in Hanoi between Dec. 1-10.

Mid-Autumn Festival masks

Dang Huong Lan and Nguyen Van Hoa have been hand-making traditional Mid-Autumn Festival masks for decades. Learning the craft from their grandparents, the couple make brightly coloured artisanal masks using paper mache. These are widely popular among children and are sold at markets in Hanoi. 

Hang Ma Street bustles ahead of Mid-autumn festival

Hang Ma Street in Hoang Kiem District, Hanoi, fills with festive ambience as Mid-autumn Festival nears.

President joins orphans in "Going to school festival" in Da Nang city

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined teachers and students of Hope School in the central city of Da Nang in their "Going to school festival" on August 26.

Source: VNA