Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Vietnam to participate in Pattaya Traditional Boat Race Festival

VOV News

Vietnam will compete in the 10th Pattaya Traditional Boat Race Festival-Thai Royal Cups in Chonburi province, Thailand from November 17-22.

Eight teams from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam and host Thailand will compete in the 500m event in 12-rower boats.

The race is considered a good opportunity for Vietnam’s team, consisting of 14 members, to get more experience in preparation for the 26th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Indonesia next year.

The festival will also help to promote friendship and cooperation among rowing and canoeing associations in the region.

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