Hue people flock to the river to watch the Trieu Son Dong boat race

    PHÚC ĐẠT - NGUYỄN LUÂN |

    HUE - The Trieu Son Dong boat race (Hoa Chau ward) took place sôi động, attracting a large number of people, preserving the rural culture of Hue.

    Trong không khí hân hoan đầu Xuân Bính Ngọ 2026, làng Triều Sơn Đông (phường Hóa Châu, TP Huế) rộn ràng tổ chức lễ hội đua ghe truyền thống. Không sân khấu hoành tráng, không nghi thức cầu kỳ, ngày hội vẫn thu hút đông đảo người dân bởi nét mộc mạc, gần gũi.
    In the joyful atmosphere of the beginning of Binh Ngo Spring 2026, Trieu Son Dong village (Hoa Chau ward, Hue city) jubilantly organizes a traditional boat racing festival. Without a magnificent stage, without elaborate rituals, the festival still attracts a large number of people because of its rustic and closeness.
    Ngày 11 tháng Giêng, phần lễ được tổ chức trang nghiêm tại đình làng. Người dân dâng hương, cầu mong năm mới bình an, mùa màng thuận lợi, xóm làng yên vui.
    On the 11th day of the first lunar month, the ceremony is solemnly held at the village communal house. People offer incense, praying for a peaceful new year, favorable harvests, and peaceful villages.
    Kết thúc phần lễ, hội đua chính thức diễn ra trên đoạn sông trước làng. Bên mép sông, các tay chèo lao nhanh ra ghe để chiếm ưu thế khi xuất phát.
    At the end of the ceremony, the racing festival officially takes place on the river section in front of the village. On the riverbank, the rowers quickly rush to the boat to gain the advantage when starting.
    Đông đảo người dân tập trung hai bên bờ sông xem đua.
    A large number of people gathered on both sides of the river to watch the race.
    Năm nay, lễ hội quy tụ 12 đội, mỗi đội 7 tay chèo là con em trong làng, đại diện cho các xóm. Mỗi đội không chỉ thi đấu mà còn mang theo niềm tự hào của cộng đồng mình.
    This year, the festival gathers 12 teams, each team of 7 rowers who are children of the village, representing the hamlets. Each team not only competes but also carries the pride of their community.
    Mái chèo quạt nước đều tăm tắp, thể hiện sự phối hợp nhịp nhàng và ý chí bền bỉ.
    The water fan roof is evenly arranged, showing rhythmic coordination and persistent will.
    Trên bờ, cờ phướn tung bay trong nắng Xuân. Dòng người cổ vũ tạo nên bức tranh sinh động, đậm chất lễ hội làng quê ven sông.
    The flow of cheering people creates a vivid picture, imbued with the village festival atmosphere by the river.
    Với người dân Triều Sơn Đông, đua ghe không đặt nặng thành tích. Điều được trân trọng hơn là tinh thần đoàn kết, sự gắn bó giữa các xóm làng.
    For the people of Trieu Son Dong, boat racing does not place much emphasis on achievements. What is more appreciated is the spirit of solidarity and cohesion between villages.
    Lễ hội mang đến cho du khách một góc nhìn khác về Huế, không chỉ có di tích, cung đình, mà còn có nhịp sống bình dị và tình người mộc mạc.
    The festival brings visitors a different perspective on Hue, not only with relics and the royal court, but also with a simple rhythm of life and simple human feelings.
    Các đội đua lộn vè.
    Racing teams mixed up.
    Đua ghe đầu Xuân không chỉ làm phong phú đời sống văn hóa thể thao địa phương, mà còn là dịp để các thế hệ cùng gìn giữ, tiếp nối những giá trị văn hóa lâu đời của làng quê xứ Huế.
    Spring boat racing not only enriches the local cultural and sports life, but is also an opportunity for generations to preserve and continue the long-standing cultural values of the Hue countryside.
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