Thousands took to the Hanoi outskirts district of Hoai Duc on February 8 for the opening ceremonies of the five-day Lai Yen Festival.
![]() The opening festivities include an incense-offering, art performances, parade, and dragon dances. ![]() Highlights of the festival are the two folk games – Monkey Bridge and Duck Catching. ![]() A young man falls off the monkey bridge after losing his balance while attempting to cross it. ![]() Thirty ducks are ready to swim like crazy in the Duck Catching game. ![]() The ducks are set loose on the lake. ![]() Three male competitors dive into the lake and attempt to catch the ducks. ![]() Hundreds of spectators gather along the edge of the water to watch. ![]() Two of the three males fail to catch a duck. ![]() They still receive accolades from the onlookers. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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