Over time, the folk activity has developed into a large-scale festival, becoming a unique cultural symbol of the Bay Nui region and recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The racing festival is not only a sports festival but also a lively symphony of Khmer culture. The pairs of oxen are carefully cared for, closely associated with farming life; the “ox riders” are not only racers but also the ones who keep the soul of the festival. Local people, from old to young, consider the racing festival as a part of their homeland.

Below are some photos taken by People's Army Newspaper reporters at the 30th Bay Nui Bull Racing Festival, which took place on September 20 in An Giang .

Colorful pieces of cloth on each pair of oxen for good luck in the race.
The "bull jockeys" lead pairs of healthy bulls out onto the track ready for competition.
Khmer children are introduced to unique traditional culture by their parents.
The bull racing festival is also an opportunity for the Khmer community to preserve and express their traditional cultural identity.

THUY AN - NAM NGUYEN - DANG MINH VU (performed)

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