A festival in north Vietnam featured a slippery challenger as contestants had to race to climb a five-metre bamboo pole.<br /><br />The challenge was held during a festival in Lai Chau province on June 25. <br /><br />The men participating in the challenge represent the playing teams participating in the festival. Their mission is to try to climb a five-metre-pole as fast as possible.<br /><br />The pillar is made of bamboo, making it very round and smooth. Participants need to have the experience and skills to conquer the pillar.<br /><br />Two of the fastest contestants were filmed conquering the pillar with times of 14 seconds and 15 seconds, winning rewards for their respective teams.
