Unique duck catching game

On September 2nd, the People's Committee of Son Vi commune, Lam Thao district, organized a duck-catching swimming game. This is one of the unique activities held in the commune to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2nd, 1945 - September 2nd, 2024).

The organizers are preparing to release the ducks into the pond.

Locals participate in chasing ducks in the pond.

At Uncle Ho's fish pond (Zone 10), 150 ducks were released into the pond for people to catch. Participants had to be healthy and know how to swim. The game attracted a large number of people, especially young men who were good and skillful swimmers. There were no teams or winners/losers; the reward for participants was the number of ducks they caught.

A large crowd of people came to watch and cheer.

The joy of catching a duck.

Duck catching is a traditional game held annually, a long-standing cultural tradition in the lives of the local people. It's a healthy sport that promotes physical fitness, strength, and swimming skills. The belief is that each duck caught brings good luck to the individual and their family, embodying the people's hopes for agricultural production, bountiful harvests, and the health of their children, while also fostering unity and solidarity within the community.

Thu Huong

Source: https://baophutho.vn/doc-dao-tro-choi-bat-vit-218177.htm