PHAYAO, Jan 14 (TNA) – Highlanders in Thailand compete in
downhill wooden cart races of ethic Hmong people in the northern Phayao
province to celebrate their tradition and boost local tourism.
Go-Kart Hmong in Pong district drew a large crowd of
spectators and people of different hill tribes on Monday
Provincial officials and local administrators organised the
race in celebration of the traditional outdoor activity of Hmong wooden cart.
Teams of racers representing their communities in northern
Thailand took part in fun races held in lively atmosphere. Racers enjoy traditional communal method on
downhill 200-meter dirt track even though some did not make it to the finish
line.
Festive mood and colourful hill tribe dresses also made the
race much enjoyable to the visitors.
Hill tribe people primarily used wooden cart to transport
farm produce. Although it is now
replaced by modern machinery and motor vehicles their carts remains integral
part of their livelihood.
Communities and villages have fun together in the thrilling
downhill competition that also attracts tourist to the rough gravity extreme
sport.(TNA)
