The Countryside Today newspapers and the Phuc Tho district People’s Committee will co-organize the Buffalo fighting festival on February 22-23 in the central stadium of Phuc Tho district, Hanoi.
The organising board said that as many as 32 strong fighting buffaloes from Hai Phong City, Vinh Phuc and Nghe An provinces will compete in the qualifying and final rounds.
Being held for the very first time, the festival is expected to preserve and promote the traditional features of the nation, thus helping this popular animal to become a tourism product, as well as encouraging the movement of raising high quality buffalo in the community.
This event is also a part of series activities to promoting the unique cultural feature of Eastern Hanoi area, including souvenirs kiosks, aquaculture products, specialties, and handicraft products.The festival is expected to be held annually.