Kayak racing on the most poetic lake in Dien Bien

    QUANG ĐẠT - THANH BÌNH |

    On January 11-12, at Pa Khoang Lake (Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province), a kayak race took place - a highlight of the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival.

    Tai Dao hoa, xa Pa Khoang, TP Dien Bien Phu, giai dua thuyen Kayak da thu hut su tham gia cua dong dao van dong vien va tro thanh diem nhan thu hut su quan tam cua dong dao nguoi dan va du khach.
    At Flower Island, Pa Khoang Commune, Dien Bien Phu City, the Kayak racing tournament attracted the participation of many athletes and became a highlight attracting the attention of many locals and tourists.
    Cac van dong vien tham gia thi dau la nhan dan cac dan toc tren dia ban TP Dien Bien Phu.
    The athletes participating in the competition are people of various ethnic groups in Dien Bien Phu city.
    Giai thi dau 3 noi dung gom: 800m cho doi nam, 400m danh cho doi nu va 400m cho noi dung doi nam nu phoi hop.
    The tournament has 3 events: 800m for men's doubles, 400m for women's doubles and 400m for mixed doubles.
    Moi doi tham gia cuoc dua thuyen Kayka se co 2 van dong vien va ket qua dua tren thoi gian hoan thanh chang dua nhanh nhat.
    Each team participating in the Kayak race will have 2 athletes and the results are based on the fastest time to complete the race.
    Dac biet, cac van dong vien tham gia thi dau phai biet boi va tren 16 tuoi.
    In particular, athletes participating in the competition must know how to swim and be over 16 years old.
    Voi tinh than the thao cao thuong va su co vu nhiet tinh cua khan gia, cuoc dua da dien ra vo cung soi dong va hap dan.
    With the noble sportsmanship and enthusiastic cheering of the audience, the race was extremely exciting and attractive.
    Lan dau tien tham gia dua thuyen Kayka tren ho Pa Khoang, chi Le Thi Thuy - phuong Muong Thanh, TP Dien Bien Phu, khong giau duoc niem vui - cho biet: “Truoc khi buoc vao cuoc dua, toi vo cung hoi hop. Tuy nhien, khi can dich du met nhung cam giac that tuyet voi. Toi da danh mot tuan de tap luyen va chuan bi, quyet tam mang chien thang ve cho doi”.
    Participating in the Kayak race on Pa Khoang Lake for the first time, Ms. Le Thi Thuy - Muong Thanh Ward, Dien Bien Phu City, could not hide her joy: "Before entering the race, I was extremely nervous. However, when I reached the finish line, although I was tired, the feeling was wonderful. I spent a week practicing and preparing, determined to bring victory to the team."
    Theo ong Nguyen Quang Hung - Chu tich UBND TP Dien Bien Phu, cac hoat dong trong Le hoi Hoa anh dao se giup quang ba ve hinh anh con nguoi, que huong Dien Bien Phu. Thuc day su phat trien khu du lich Pa Khoang - Muong Phang. Dua Dao hoa tro thanh diem den hap dan thu hut du khach.
    According to Mr. Nguyen Quang Hung - Chairman of Dien Bien Phu City People's Committee, the activities in the Cherry Blossom Festival, including the Kayak racing, will help promote the image of the people and homeland of Dien Bien Phu. Promote the development of Pa Khoang - Muong Phang tourist area. Turn the Flower Island into an attractive destination to attract tourists.
    Le hoi Hoa anh dao duoc to chuc den het ngay 12.1, duoc ky vong su kien da de lai nhung an tuong sau sac trong long du khach voi mot loat hoat dong phong phu, hap dan.
    The Cherry Blossom Festival is held until January 12.
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