July 10, 2022 | 19:35 (GMT+7)
Cai Rang floating market festival opens
PANO - The sixth Cai Rang Floating Market Culture and Tourism Festival themed “Preservation and development of Cai Rang floating market culture” opened in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 9.
The event which runs till July 11 features a lot of cultural and sports activities, such as a parade of boats, a display of flower-decorated boats, serving fruits and traditional cakes for free, artistic programs, performances of Don ca tai tu (southern amateur music), the introduction of agricultural products and tourism potentials, folk sports activities and games.
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Cai Rang floating market festival opens. |
Cai Rang Floating Market is on the Hau River, which is part of the Mekong River’s basin. The market is a top tourism destination in Can Tho city and attracts a great number of local and international visitors every year.
The festival is a chance for the tourism sector of Can Tho city to promote its products and raise awareness among the general public of the significance and importance of preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage.
Translated by Chung Anh