People come to Do Son center from 4 am, eagerly watching the buffalo fighting festival

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Hai Phong - From 4 am on September 19, the flow of people flocking to Do Son Ward Central Stadium became more and more crowded, waiting to welcome the final round of the Traditional Buffalo Fighting Festival.

Sáng 19.9, tại sân vận động trung tâm phường Đồ Sơn sẽ diễn ra Vòng chung kết Lễ hội chọi trâu truyền thống Đồ Sơn - VTV 2026. Ngay từ sáng sớm, nhiều người đã có mặt tại khu vực diễn ra vòng chung kết, sẵn sàng tham dự lễ hội. Ảnh: Văn Toàn
On the morning of September 19, the Final Round of the Traditional Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival - VTV 2026 will take place at the central stadium of Do Son ward. From early morning, many people were present at the final round area, ready to attend the festival. Photo: Van Toan

Ghi nhận của PV Lao Động, từ hơn 4h sáng, các “ông” trâu đã được đưa về sân vận động, chuẩn bị cho những kháp đấu quan trọng. Ảnh: Văn Toàn
According to Lao Dong reporters' records, from more than 4 am, the "buffaloes" were brought to the stadium, preparing for important matches. Photo: Van Toan
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The excellent "buffaloes" passed the qualifying round to participate in the final round with 8 rounds promising to be dramatic. Photo: Van Toan
Theo Ban Tổ chức, công tác kiểm tra chất lượng trâu tiếp tục được chú trọng. Qua kiểm tra, các chủ trâu được yêu cầu thực hiện nghiêm quy định về chăm sóc, chăn dắt, vận chuyển và huấn luyện; chủ động bảo đảm an toàn cho cộng đồng. Ảnh: Văn Toàn
According to the Organizing Committee, buffalo quality inspection continues to be emphasized. Through inspection, buffalo owners are required to strictly implement regulations on care, herding, transportation and training; proactively ensure safety for the community. Photo: Van Toan

Tại vòng chung kết, các trâu được ghép thành từng cặp, thi đấu loại trực tiếp. Trâu thắng trận trước gặp trâu thắng trận sau liền kề để chọn ra những trâu đoạt giải. Ảnh: Văn Toàn
In the final round, the buffaloes are paired up, competing in a direct elimination round. The buffalo that wins the previous match meets the buffalo that wins the next match immediately to select the winning buffaloes. Photo: Van Toan
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By nearly 5 am, the ticket gate of Do Son Central Stadium was already crowded with people. Photo: Van Toan
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Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien (Nam Trieu ward, Hai Phong) said that from 4 am, Ms. Hien and her relatives moved to Do Son to watch the traditional buffalo fighting festival. "Just after 5 am, the stadium was already very crowded, proving the unique attraction of Hai Phong's festival" - Ms. Hien shared. Photo: Nguyen Hue
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Crowded stands before the opening ceremony. Before the final round on September 19, traditional rituals were still maintained from September 11 at communal houses and temples in the area and the central stadium of Do Son ward, including offering incense, raising the flag to open the festival, water procession, worshiping gods... This year's rituals are prepared more carefully, highlighting the value of the introduction ceremony to visitors. Thereby, demonstrating the uniqueness in the long-standing spiritual religious activities associated with worshiping Diem Tuoc Dai Vuong and Thuy Than of the people of Do Son, affirming the determination of the Party Committee, government and people of Do Son in preserving the "soul" of the festival intact. Photo: Nguyen Hue
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