Published:  10:09 Saturday - October 29, 2011

The recent Goat Fight Competition which was organised in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang for the first time, has been very successful and impressive for many people as well as got much support from local authority.

Vietnamtourism.org.vn - Goat Fight (Chọi dê) is a practical activity to remaintain and promote for sport development as well as develop a folk game  - Goat fight of ethnic minorities in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang.

This Goat Fight competition also help inspire and promote the traditional culture, conserve and develop precious genetic resources for breeding animals of various ethnic groups in the district.

Hoang Su Phi is a mountainous district with many difficulties. The economy of Hoang Su Phi mainly bases on agriculture which livestock breeding plays an important role.

At the moment, the district have about 24,255 goats, these animals have an increasingly important position in the economic development of the district. Therefore, this game is not only to inspire spirit for the local people but also to encourage household breeding.

In the future, Goat fight will be more enlarged and become a special festival which is organised every year in Hoang Su Phi, attracts many people in general as well as many tourists in Vietnam tourism

Followings are impressive photos of Goat Fight Competition in Hoang Su Phi for the first time:

Prepare to fight!!!!

Greet to audiences

Measure wits

Greet each other before the fighting

Come on!!!!

Oh no... Do not run!!!!

Try up!!!!

So impressive!!!

Awarding for best goats

Translated by H. Tam

Source: Vietnamnet

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