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    Dua ghe ngo, mot mon the thao truyen thong cua dong bao dan toc Khmer tai cac dia phuong vung DBSCL. Giai dau thuong duoc nhieu nguoi biet den dien ra vao Ram thang 10 (am lich) hang nam, nhan dip Le hoi Ok Om Bok, thu hut dong dao nguoi dan va du khach.
    Ngo boat racing is a traditional sport associated with the cultural and spiritual life of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta. In addition to large-scale tournaments, the mini ngo boat racing is a unique playground, attracting the participation of many young people.
    Suc song cua mon the thao truyen thong nay con duoc cac ban tre o cac phum soc giu gin va phat trien voi ten goi “giai dua ghe ngo mini”
    Mr. Tang Thanh Hoai, a famous mini ngo boat racer in Tan Hung commune (Long Phu district, Soc Trang province), shared: "If the traditional ngo boat race needs up to 60 athletes, then the mini ngo boat race only requires boat owners to participate. The decisive factor for the victory or loss lies in the manufacturing technique and operation principles of the boat."
    Nguyen ly hoat dong cua ghe ngo mini tuy don gian nhung day sang tao. Chi can vai soi day thun, mot dau co dinh o mui ghe, dau con lai noi voi truc quay gan hai mai dam hai ben than, suc keo cua day thun se tao ra chuyen dong, day ghe ve phia truoc. Mot banh lai nho gan o duoi ghe giup giu cho ghe di thang va on dinh.
    The operating principle of the mini ngo boat is simple but creative. With just a few fishing lines, one end fixed at the boat's tip, the other end connected to the rotary shaft with two girder roofs on both sides of the body, the pull of the fishing lines will create movement, pushing the boat forward. A small steering wheel attached to the rear of the boat helps keep the boat going straight and stably.
    Anh Kim Hung mot tho chuyen che tao ghe ngo mini o huyen Chau Thanh (tinh Soc Trang), cho biet: “Ghe ngo truyen thong dai hang chuc met va nang hon 2 tan, trong khi ghe ngo mini chi dai tu 1-2 met.” Ghe thuong duoc lam tu go binh bat nhe, de noi. Phan loi duoc duc deo tao thanh than ghe, sau do duoc trang tri ti mi voi hoa van, mau sac song dong, mo phong nhung chiec ghe ngo that.“Tuy vao so thich va su ham mo danh cho doi ghe nao, toi se ve chi tiet hoa van bieu tuong cua doi do cho khach hang. Moi chiec ghe co gia tu vai tram nghin den ca trieu dong,” anh Hung cho biet them.
    Mr. Kim Hung, a mini ngo boat manufacturer in Chau Thanh district (Soc Trang province), said: "Traditional ngo boats are tens of meters long and weigh more than 2 tons, while mini ngo boats are only 1-2 meters long." Ghe is usually made from light, easily able to float wooden bowls. The core is carved into a boat body, then meticulously decorated with patterns and vivid colors, simulating real ngo boats. "From the preferences and admiration for each boat team, I will paint detailed symbolic patterns of that team for customers. Each boat costs from a few hundred thousand to a million VND, Mr. Hung added.
    “Ngoai che tac ghe thi yeu to nhu gio, luong nuoc, viec buoc day thun cung quyet dinh toc do, huong di cua ghe. Co khi gio qua lam ghe di lac huong hay lat ghe“, ong Tang Thanh Hien - mot nguoi co nhieu nam che tac va tham gia dua ghe ngo mini cho biet.
    "In addition to making boats, factors such as wind and water flow also determine the speed and direction of the boat. Sometimes the wind too much causes the boat to lose control or overturn," said Mr. Tang Thanh Hien - a person who has many years of working and participating in the mini ngo boat race.
    Dia diem to chuc giai dua thuong la ao ho hoac muong nuoc rong. Duong dua duoc chia thanh hai lan, ngan cach bang day, voi diem xuat phat va dich den ro rang. Tuy theo quy dinh cua ban to chuc, duong dua co do dai tu 15m den 20m. Ngay sau tieng coi, cac “thuyen truong” nhi tha dam, chiec ghe lao vun vut ve phia truoc va hoi hop cho doi chiec ghe nao ve dich truoc.
    The race venue is usually a pond or a large ditch. The race track is divided into two lanes, separated by ropes, with clear starting and finishing points. Depending on the regulations of the organizing committee, the track is 15m to 20m long. Right after the whistle, the young "captains" release their beams, the boat bounces forward and anxiously awaits which boat will finish first.
    Mac du chi la mot tro choi dan gian, giai dua ghe ngo mini van nhan duoc su ung ho nhiet tinh tu nguoi lon, tao dieu kien cho cac em nho vui choi va tranh tai. Anh Dinh Lam Phuoc Quy, mot nguoi thuong xuyen to chuc giai dua ghe ngo mini tai xa Tan Hung (huyen Long Phu, Soc Trang), cho biet giai duoc to chuc nham chao mung cac dip le hoi va tao co hoi cho cac em nho co xat, rut kinh nghiem de thi dau tot hon. Giai nam nay thu hut gan 30 ghe tham gia va duoc dong dao nguoi dan hao hung theo doi.
    Although it is just a folk game, the Ngo mini boat racing still receives enthusiastic support from adults, creating conditions for children to play and compete. Mr. Dinh Lam Phuoc Quy, a regular organizer of the mini boat racing in Tan Hung commune (Long Phu district, Soc Trang), said that the tournament is held to celebrate festivals and create opportunities for children to rub shoulders and learn from experience to compete better. This year's tournament attracted nearly 30 boats and was enthusiastically watched by many people.

    Ong Tang Thanh Hien o xa Tan Hung (huyen Long Phu, tinh Soc Trang) chia se, nhung dip dua ghe mini cung la co hoi de ong va nhieu tay dua khac hoc hoi kinh nghiem che tac ghe mini: “Minh xem ghe cua doi ban hay o nhung diem nao minh hoc hoi, con ghe doi ban co truc trac gi minh cung san sang giup do”.
    Mr. Tang Thanh Hien in Tan Hung commune (Long Phu district, Soc Trang province) shared that mini boat racing opportunities are also an opportunity for him and many other races to learn from the experience of making mini boats: "I look at your team's boat and I am ready to help wherever I learn from it, and if your team has any problems".

    “Neu giai dua ghe ngo truyen thong, moi doi co khoang 60 van dong vien tham gia boi thi dua ghe ngo mini lai chi co chu ghe tham gia thi dau. Thang thua quyet dinh dua vao viec che tac, nguyen ly hoat dong cua ghe“, anh Tang Thanh Hoai - mot tay dua ghe ngo co tieng o Xa Tan Hung (Long Phu, Soc Trang) - cho biet.
    Dua ghe ngo mini khong chi la mot tro choi giai tri, ma con la mot hoat dong van hoa y nghia, gop phan gin giu va phat huy ban sac truyen thong cua dong bao Khmer. Thong qua san choi nay, the he tre duoc tiep can voi di san van hoa cua dan toc, nuoi duong niem dam me va y thuc trach nhiem trong viec bao ton nhung gia tri tot dep cua cong dong.
    Running mini ngo boats is not only an entertainment game, but also a meaningful cultural activity, contributing to preserving and promoting the traditional identity of the Khmer people. Through this playground, the younger generation has access to the cultural heritage of the nation, nurturing passion and a sense of responsibility in preserving the good values of the community.

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