Competition held in Mui Ne's sand dunes to welcome New Year

by VTV410 February 2019 Last updated at 16:29 PM

VTV.vn - Thousands of people have flocked to the sand dunes of Mui Ne, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan province to watch and support athletes who are taking part in a barefoot race.

This is a significant cultural and sporting activity for the people of the coastal area during the spring.

This year's competition attracted more than 250 athletes from 26 groups. The athletes competed in 2 categories: the 2 km race for female and the 4 km race for male. Athletes must run barefoot across quicksand and road terrain. The competition is held annually on the occasion of the Lunar New Year and attracts both locals and visitors alike.

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