9 typical tug of war teams exchange at Tran Vu temple

On November 16, the program "Exchange and performance of intangible cultural heritage of humanity - Tug-of-war rituals and games" at Tran Vu temple (Long Bien, Hanoi) attracted the participation of 9 typical tug-of-war teams from the country and abroad.

This is an activity within the framework of the Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2025, organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the People's Committee of Long Bien Ward and the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the tug-of-war ritual and game being recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Tug of war ritual is performed at Tran Vu temple (Long Bien - Hanoi)

The event had the participation of Gijisi Tug of War Association (Dangjin City, Korea) and 8 Vietnamese heritage communities, including: Tran Vu Temple Tug of War (Long Bien, Hanoi), Xuan Lai Mine Tug of War (Da Phuc Commune, Hanoi), Ngai Khe Mine Tug of War (Chieu My Commune, Hanoi), Huong Canh River Tug of War (Phu Tho), Huu Chap Tug of War ( Bac Ninh ), Tay people's Tug of War in Trung Do Village (Lao Cai), Hoa Loan Tug of War (Phu Tho), Phu Hao Village Tug of War (Ninh Binh).

The teams brought the vibrant atmosphere of the festival.

The atmosphere was even more exciting with the exchange of Gijisi Tug of War Association (Dangjin City, Korea) and drum and lion dance performances by artists from Sehan University. This is considered an international highlight, contributing to expanding cultural exchange and spreading the value of tug of war heritage to the world .

At the event, the Vietnam Tug of War Heritage Community Network was launched, marking a new step in connecting communities, promoting heritage conservation and promotion.

Launching the Vietnam Tug of War Heritage Community Network

Tug-of-war rituals and games are cultural practices in many parts of the world. In Asia, especially in regions with long-standing agricultural civilizations such as Northeast and Southeast Asia, tug-of-war often takes place in spring, the beginning of a new farming cycle. Tug-of-war is both an attractive game during festivals and a sacred ritual associated with the wish for favorable weather and bountiful harvests... In 2015, tug-of-war rituals and games were officially listed on the list of Multinational Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

MAI AN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/9-doi-keo-co-tieu-bieu-giao-luu-tai-den-tran-vu-post823736.html