The traditional ball scrambling festival in Thuy Linh village, Linh Nam ward, Hoang Mai district, Hanoi is held on the afternoon of  the sixth day of the first month of every Lunar New Year. 

This unique, centuries old sporting event demonstrates the strength, intelligence and resilience of the players.

People of different ages can play the game. Four teams of two play in each game. Each team’s members wear colored belts that match one of the colored flags planted in holes at the four corners of the 300 square meter yard. 

The teams compete to bring the ball which is made from jack-fruit wood to their respective flag-hole.

They receive a small prize each time they bring the ball to their flag, and a big prize for bringing it back three consecutive times.

Source: VNN