Special cow racing in Yen Minh District

BHG - The cow is considered the greatest asset by the Mong people in Ha GiangProvince in general and Yen Minh District in particular, both serving agricultural production and bringing economic value to the family.

In particular, cows are livestock closely associated with the spiritual life and traditional culture of ethnic minorities in the area, especially the Mong people.

Therefore, over the past two years, cow racing at the Ethnic Cultural Festival of Yen Minh District has always received the most attention and enthusiastic participation and cheering from people.

Through the event, the district will select healthy cows with large physiques to create a source of quality breeds to improve the local cow herd. At the same time, the province will support and encourage people to be interested in raising cows, promoting family economic development.

Accordingly, "cow athletes" must pull a concrete block around the flags, running along the field in a circle from the starting point to the finishing point.

To become an "athlete", each cow must be able to pull a concrete block weighing nearly 1 quintal in the fastest time.

The preparation for "cow athletes" to compete is very important, so the bull owners do it carefully, ensuring the "cow athletes" are most comfortable when competing.

Controlling the "cow athlete" in the right direction and pulling the concrete block quickly demonstrates the experience and connection of the cow owner with the family cow.

Cow owner Ly Van Long, of Du Tien Commune prepares to bring his "cow athlete" into the race. Long said the cow is 4 years old and weighs about 5 quintals. He bought it for nearly 50 million VND, 2 years ago, and this is the second time Long has brought the cow to compete.

People enjoy watching the competition.

LUONG HA