Unique crab racing in Ca Mau.

As part of the 2nd Ca Mau Crab Festival, the Ca Mau Provincial Youth Union organized a unique 'race' for crabs, where the strongest crabs selected from 32 competing teams vied for prizes.

On the evening of November 17th, at Phan Ngoc Hien Square (An Xuyen Ward), the Ca Mau Provincial Youth Union organized the "unique crab race" competition, one of the unique highlights of the 2nd Ca Mau Crab Festival – 2025.

The race track is approximately 2.5 meters long.

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The competition featured 32 teams, each consisting of 2 people, with 4 teams participating in each round, attracting enthusiastic cheers from hundreds of locals and tourists. Notably, teams that did not bring crabs were provided with sea crabs by the organizers to select suitable "athletes".

As the race begins, when the referee gives the signal, the competing teams simultaneously pull down the barriers, allowing the crabs to start their "race" to the finish line. The crab that reaches the finish line fastest will advance to the semi-finals, and then the finals.

The "athlete" crabs were provided by the organizers to assist teams that did not bring their own crabs.

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The enthusiastic cheers from the audience made the square lively. Many unexpected moments filled the arena with laughter, such as when some of the "racers" decided to "turn around" - going back to the starting line.

"The crab athlete" is being prepared by the player to enter the race track.

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Tourist Duong Tan Loi (45 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) said this was the first time he and his family had seen a live crab race. "My son made me carry him on my shoulders so he could get a better look at this unique game involving a specialty of Ca Mau. It was unbelievably fun!" Mr. Loi shared.

The team from the Ca Mau People's Procuracy participated in the tournament.

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The organizing committee awarded 7 prizes, including 1 first prize, 1 second prize, 2 third prizes, and 3 consolation prizes; among them, the Huy Thinh Cooperative team won first prize thanks to their sound strategy and skillful crab selection.

Mr. Tran Dang Khoa, Deputy Secretary of the Ca Mau Provincial Youth Union, presented the trophy and prize to Huy Thinh Cooperative, the outstanding team that won first prize in the competition.

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According to the Ca Mau Provincial Youth Union, the competition not only creates an entertaining playground but also contributes to promoting Ca Mau crab, a typical specialty of the southernmost region of the country; at the same time, it creates a close and lively atmosphere of community bonding.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/doc-la-dua-cua-o-ca-mau-185251118000617471.htm