In response to National Tourism Year 2011 in the south-central coast provinces with the theme “Exotic Beaches & Islands”, the national traditional boat racing 2011 officially take place in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province from May 7th to May 12th 2011.
The racing, organized by Vietnam National Administration of Exercise and Sports and Binh Thuan Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, gathers from 10 to 12 teams, including many strong traditional boat racing teams such as the host province of Binh Thuan, provinces and cities of Quang Binh, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Soc Trang, An Giang, Tra Vinh, Can Tho, Kien Giang. Under competition rules, there are contents for men, women and mixed (both male and female) teams with two boat types: 10-rower boats and 20-rower boats, including 3 distances: 1,000 meters, 500 meters and 200 meters.
This is not only the national racing with fierce, attractive and unique competitions but also an opportunity to introduce and promote the strength and potential of tourism in Mui Ne - Binh Thuan to visitors.
Complied by Phuong Anh (TITC)
(Source: Van Hoa Newspaper)
