The festival is held to commemorate Linh Lang Highest Royal, who is the fourth son of King Ly Thanh Tong. |
The centuries-old sporting event demonstrates the strength, intelligence and resilience of the players. |
Players are divided into three age groups namely children, teenagers and adults. The biggest ball for adults is weighted up 25kg. |
Eight players, wearing coloured belts, are divided into four teams to scramble for the ball. |
The teams compete to bring the ball which is made of jack-fruit wood to their respective flag-hole. |
The ball in the hole of the red team. |
The audiences are indispensable in inspiring the players. |