Thu Le Village Wrestling. Photo:Truong Vung

On spring days,xem ty le keo down to the villages across the ancient capital of Vietnam, visitors join the influx of local people to find cheerful smiles during the festive seasons. Some festivals can be cited: the Fairy Swing Festivals in Dien Hoa, Phong Hien (Phong Dien), the Wrestling Festivals at Thu Le in Quang Phuoc Commune (Quang Dien), and at  Sinh Village in Phu Mau (Phu Vang), Princess Huyen Tran Temple Festival (An Tay Ward, Hue City) and so on.

All of them preserve the beauty of belief, religion, spirit and folk culture enduring for hundreds of years. Each festival is associated with a legend of the village customs showing the cultural beauty, and the desire to bring good luck for everyone.

The Thu Le Wrestling Festival in early spring dates back to ancient times. Apart from praying for the peaceful and prosperous country, this festival honors the strong youth, encourages physical exercise, courage, wit and martial spirit. Today, this festival is celebrated regularly on the 6th of annual Lunar New Year. The Sinh Village Wrestling Festival is also similar.

Huyen Tran Temple Festival (An Tay Ward, Hue City) is solemnly organized, and appreciated by the people and visitors. Photo: Nhat Minh

The participants in the festival first show respect for the belief then pray for peace in life, good things to themselves and their families, not too much for fame and fortune.