The Viet Tri City Open Traditional Boat Race is an annual activity held on the occasion of the Hung Kings Temple Festival in Phu Tho Province. It is among the activities that attract large numbers of tourists.
Right from the early morning, thousands of locals and tourists gathered around the lake area of Van Lang Park to witness the attractive races of the participating teams.
This year's traditional boat race featured the participation of nine teams with more than 270 athletes, including from wards and communes of Viet Tri City such as: Bach Hac, Duu Lau, Phuong Lau, Trung Vuong, Song Lo, as well as the teams of districts Cam Khe, Doan Hung, Thanh Thuy, and Tam Nong.
After fierce competition, the organising board awarded the first prize to the team of Cam Khe District, the second prize to the team of Bach Hac District (Viet Tri); and the third prize to two teams from the districts of Doan Hung and Tam Nong.
The first prize went to the Cam Khe District team.
This is also among the activities that aims to attract tourists and serve a large number of people in the city on the occasion of the Hung Kings Temple Festival 2023.