Khmer people in Tri Ton District, An Giang Province, celebrated their traditional ox racing festival on September 18.
Exciting ox racing festival of Khmer people in An Giang Province
The festival attracted 25 pairs of oxen from across the towns and communes in Tri Ton District
Pairs of oxen sprint to the finish line
The oxen controllers show off their power and skills at the competition
The ox racing festival commemorates the merits of the Khmer’s ancestors and wishes for happiness and peace for their souls
The event attracted thousands of visitors and local people
The winning pair of oxen awarded at the event
The first prize went to a pair of oxen owned by Nguyễn Thành Toàn from Luong Phi Commune
Source: en.nhandan.vn
