(VOVworld) – A boat racing festival was held in Tinh Ky commune in Quang Ngai province on Thursday, involving thousands of residents and tourists.

The festival is held every two years. Nguyen Xi, Vice-chairman of Tinh Ky’s People’s Committee, said: “The boat racing festival in Tinh Ky commune is associated with the Hoang Sa flotilla. It is to pray for good weather, thriving seafood production, and a new year of success for everyone.”

The Keo pagoda festival opened in Thai Binh province the same day. A number of rituals and folk games will be held during the event.