On the morning of June 29, at Vuc Rao lagoon (Nam Vien village, Xuan Vien commune, Nghi Xuan district, Ha Tinh ), the Dong Hoa fishing festival took place. The festival is held from April to May of the lunar calendar every year to strengthen solidarity and cohesion in the village community and to promote agriculture and fisheries. This is a traditional local festival with a history of nearly 300 years.
From early morning, people in the area and neighboring areas prepared fishing tools such as nets, traps, nets... to go to Vuc Rao lagoon area to participate in the festival.
Vuc Rao Lagoon, where the traditional festival takes place, is about 30 hectares wide, located at the foot of Hong Linh Mountain, and is home to many types of freshwater fish.
The festival attracts thousands of local people and people from neighboring areas, not only the elderly and young people but also women and children.
Whoever catches a big fish will let out a cry, everyone will rush to share the joy, creating a bustling atmosphere in the festival.
Locals said that they are not allowed to fish in Vuc Rao lagoon on normal days. Villagers will assign people to guard it and only allow fishing on the festival day which is held once a year.
It is known that the government usually prohibits fishing in this area, only one day a year, so everyone eagerly prepares their tools many days in advance.
People believe that whoever catches a big fish or a lot of fish in this festival will have a lot of luck, so everyone is eager to participate in the fishing. However, there are also many people who just come to watch and feel the special and exciting atmosphere of this unique folk festival.
Source: https://laodong.vn/van-hoa/hang-nghin-nguoi-tranh-nhau-bat-ca-duoi-dam-rong-ven-nui-hong-linh-1359316.ldo
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