Continuing the program "Khuong ban em", on the morning of 24/8, at Ban Bo Cultural House, group 4, Chieng An ward, Son La city, exchange activities of traditional sports and folk games took place, attracting a large number of people to attend.

Sports exchange at the "Khuong Ban Em" program.

Team 3 from Chiềng An ward participated in the tug-of-war competition.

The "Khuong Ban Em" program is organized by the Project on Building Models for Improving Livelihoods through Introducing Agricultural Tourism to Ethnic Minority Villages in the Hilly Regions of Son La Province, Vietnam (ATPU Project) in collaboration with the People's Committee of the City.

The traditional folk game Tó mák lẹ.

Accordingly, the program included an exchange of three traditional folk sports and games: tug-of-war, throwing the ball, and Tó mák lẹ, with over 100 athletes from villages and residential areas of Chiềng An ward participating. The excitement and enthusiasm of the competitions created a spirit of unity and joy for the people and tourists attending the program.

People in Chiềng An ward participate in the traditional ball-throwing game.

Through sports exchange programs, we aim to introduce the traditional culture of the Thai ethnic group to tourists. At the same time, we promote the image of the community tourism village of Bản Bó, Chiềng An ward, Sơn La city, opening up opportunities for tourism development cooperation in the area…

Text and photos: Khai Hoan