Khmer women in Vinh Long put aside their farming work to practice rowing their traditional boats on the river.

These days, the Lang The River (Binh Phu commune, Vinh Long province) is always bustling with laughter, the rhythmic sound of trumpets, and the tireless hands of women rowing their oars. These women, wearing uniform t-shirts, are pouring all their energy into the biggest traditional boat race of 2026.

When the fields and kitchens give way to the rhythm of rowing.

From early morning in Binh Phu commune, the atmosphere on the Lang The river was hotter than ever. On the fast-moving Ngo boats, gliding along in a steady rhythm, the sweat-drenched faces of the women and mothers still shone with excitement.