Buffalo fighting in Thac Ba

11:11, 23/11/2011

Thousands of people flocked to Thac Ba town in the northern mountain province of Yen Bai on November 20 to enjoy local buffalo fighting.

Thousands of people flocked to Thac Ba town in the northern mountain province of Yen Bai on November 20 to enjoy local buffalo fighting.

Contestants were buffaloes that directly engaged in agricultural production. However, spectators were really excited by brilliant performances given by untrained buffaloes. 

Buffalo fighting is a distinctive cultural identity of mountainous festive seasons.
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Caring for the contestant before the game
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Entering the field
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Fierce fights started
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The first runaway contestant was the loser
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Catching buffaloes also requires skills
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A cash prize to the owner of the winning buffalo
(Source: VOV)