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Phu Ninh Buffalo Fighting Festival

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Date & Location

MAR21

06:00 21/03 - 17:00 22/03.

Introduction

Phu Ninh Buffalo Fighting Festival has a long history, organized to commemorate King Hùng based on an ancient legend where King Hùng, while hunting through Phu Ninh commune (Phu Ninh district, Phu Tho province), killed two tigers that were fighting.

Festival highlights

Annually, all four villages—Cão, Phú Mãn, Ngọc Trù, and Ngọc Khôi—each purchase one solid black buffalo. Before buying, they must seek a divine sign; only if it's favorable will payment be made. Once purchased, someone becomes an "Ông Cầu" (a dedicated caretaker) and is appointed to meticulously raise and care for the buffalo.

There will be 32 fighting buffaloes competing in head-to-head matches. After the buffalo fight, the losing buffaloes are ritually slaughtered to offer to the deities, praying for favorable weather and abundant harvests. Once the ceremony is complete, everyone gathers to eat right there at the market.

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