Every year, every spring, my hometown jubilantly opens a boat racing festival on the Long Binh River . That morning, on both sides of the river during the 1000m -long race, some beat drums, some blew trumpets, crowded with joy and excitement. The race started at the beginning of my village. In the river, five racing boats were lined up at the starting line. On the boat, the riders are healthy young men sitting in rows, hands holding oars. Each team has a different shirt color. At the time of departure, the trumpet sounded, the boats rushed to the finish line. On both sides of the river, the cheers and cheers of the audience caused an uproar in a section of the river. My village team got to the finish line first. At the end of the festival was the award ceremony, everyone was present to congratulate the riders