An Hai village festival in Danang city

An Hai village situated in An Hai Tay commune, Son Tra district, Danang city.

On the August 10th (Lunar Calendar), An Hai Village Celebration is organized. The river bank, after the beginning meeting, where the classical sport game of people in coastal regions called “lac thung” is operated attracts a lot of people.



The chest competition contestants try their best to win the championship in the village common. “keo co” crews are also prepared to compete. Recent sports such as athletics, badminton etc. are also added to the event besides classical games. Lion dance happens in the afternoon of the celebration day. “tuong” (classical opera) is performed at night at the theater in the frontage of the communal house after the classical shows finishes. The significant meeting is held in the morning of the following day with representatives of the families to recall all the admirable customs before the traditional offering ceremony.

An Hai village celebration recalls the noble past. After living through for many years, the village has become the vanity of both Danang dwellers and of the Vietnamese.

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