09:02, 25/02/2015

Boisterous basket boat race welcoming New Year

Monkey Island Nha Trang held basket boat race to welcome New Year on February 22 (thr fourth day of lunar year). The race was joined by local fishermen who were divided into eight teams. Each team included three members in which two members rowed and one members holding flag to cheer. The race covered about 600m, including 300m-way out to the sea from seashore and vice versa.

Monkey Island Nha Trang held basket boat race to welcome New Year on February 22 (thr fourth day of lunar year). The race was joined by local fishermen who were divided into eight teams. Each team included three members in which two members rowed and one members holding flag to cheer. The race covered about 600m, including 300m-way out to the sea from seashore and vice versa.


The race took place boisterously with the wholehearted participation of fishermen and enthusiastic cheer from over 300 local people and tourists.

Finally, two teams of Tan Thanh Hamlet, Ninh Ich Commune placed first and second. Luong Son team and Phuoc Long team tied for third place.


Following are some images of the race.

 

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Teams listening to race’s regulations.

 

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Starting the race with the enthusiastic from the audiences.

 

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Trying to row.

 

 

 

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Teams rowing out to the sea.

 

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Happy when successfully reaching the seashore.

 

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Representatives of winning team to receive award.

 

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Audiences congratulate the winner.

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