The Ho Chi Minh City River Festival is a celebration of the city’s vibrant culture and history. With 24 booths, this three-day event showcases the unique cuisine, art, and entertainment of the river region. Visitors can indulge in local dishes, participate in fun activities, and enjoy performances that bring the city’s heritage to life.
Nguyen Anh My Hoang, Vice Chairperson of the Ho Chi Minh City Food & Beverage Association (FBA), highlights that the festival offers a holistic experience beyond just food. The event, held from May 31 to June 9 at Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi Wharf, Saigon Cruise Port, and other tourist venues, officially kicks off with an opening ceremony on the evening of May 31.
What sets this festival apart is the diverse range of activities on offer. From cultural and artistic exhibitions to culinary competitions, there’s something for everyone. Adventure seekers can take part in the river swimming tournament or stand-up paddleboarding race, while those who prefer a more relaxed pace can enjoy discounts of up to 60% on over 50 waterway tours. The festival also features exciting performances on water motorcycles, parasailing displays, and sailboats, adding a unique twist to the celebrations.
With nearly 1,000 kilometers of rivers and canals, Ho Chi Minh City has an incredible opportunity to develop captivating waterway tourism products. These can be integrated with the numerous historical and cultural sites in the city and the surrounding southern provinces, creating a truly immersive and memorable experience for visitors.
Hoa Lu Festival 2018 kicks off
NDO – The Hoa Lu Festival 2018 kicked off on April 24 in Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital, in the northern province of Ninh Binh.
Hue-style Rice with Salt
People in the imperial capital of Hue are very good at cooking so they have many recipes to create unique and delicious dishes using salt with cereals, vegetables, meat and fish. One of these delicacies is rice served with salt. There are up to a dozen kinds of salt, such as muoi tieu (pepper salt), muoi vung (sesame salt), muoi sa (lemongrass salt), muoi rieng (galingale salt), muoi tom (shrimp salt) and muoi thit heo (pork salt). The dish is imbued with the culinary art of Hue and is a favourite of both the poor and the rich.
French architecture showcased in Hanoi
NDO – An exhibition featuring various documents and photos on French architecture opened at Hanoi’s Book Street in the capital city on October 27.
Elders devoted to keep gong tradition alive in Tuong Duong
NDO – Gongs are typical musical instruments of the Thai, O Du and H’mong ethnic people in the mountainous district of Tuong Duong, Nghe An Province. The instruments are also an indispensable part in the locals’ traditional festivals and celebrations. The traditional practice of gongs has been well preserved thanks to whole-hearted efforts of local elders and patriarchs.
Com – the flavour of autumn
Autumn has arrived in Hanoi with gentle breezes tenderly penetrating street corners, replacing the summer heat and scattering bunches of yellow leaves on the pavements.
