VFF Central Committee President Tran Thanh Man presents gifts to Can Tho Patriotic Clergy Solidarity Association (Source: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man visited Patriotic Clergy Solidarity Association of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho as well as Khmer people in the locality on the occasion of the ethnic group’s Chol Chnam Thmay traditional New Year festival. The VFF leader wished Khmer people a warm, cheerful and happy New Year festival. Briefing members of the Can Tho Patriotic Clergy Solidarity Association on major policies of the Party and State toward the development of the Khmer community and the Mekong Delta region, Man hailed the Khmer group’s contributions to the growth of the country. He expressed his hope that Khmer Buddhist dignitaries and people in Can Tho will continue promoting solidarity and joining hands with local authorities to fulfil all set targets, while … [Read more...] about Greetings to Khmer people in Can Tho on Chol Chnam Thmay
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Can Tho prepares to host ASEM conference in June
Scene at the event (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The hosting of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) conference on climate change response toward sustainable development next June is a highlight of Can Tho’s people-to-people diplomacy this year, stated a municipal leader. Authorities of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has directed relevant agencies and sectors to prepare needed conditions for the event in terms of venues, reception, security, and logistics, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Truong Quang Hoai Nam reported at a meeting with a Foreign Ministry delegation on April 9. The delegation was led by Director of the Directorate of the State Protocol Mai Phuoc Dung. The sides agreed to coordinate in preparing the event. Slated for June 19 and 20, the ASEM conference is set to feature four plenary sessions, sidelines exhibitions and local tours for participants, among other activities. It is expected to be attended by 180 delegates from 53 ASEM … [Read more...] about Can Tho prepares to host ASEM conference in June
7th Southern Folk Cake Festival returns to Can Tho
These booths include more than 100 stalls featuring more than 200 traditional cakes and specialties. Participants come from cities and provinces throughout the country, such as Hanoi, Lam Dong, Yen Bai, Cao Bang, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu, An Giang, Hau Giang, Vinh Long, Soc Trang, Kien Giang, Can Tho and others. There will be a series of cultural activities, such as cake exhibition, folk cake making contest, calligraphy and don ca tai tu (Southern folk music) performances, Miss Mekong Delta pageant, street festival, traditional games and others. The cake show aims to preserve and promote traditional cuisines and cultural activities of the Vietnam’s South. It will be also a chance to promote tourism and cultural potentials of Can Tho city. The 2018 Southern Folk Cake Festival will take place at the Investment & Trade Promotion Center in the Mekong delta city of Can Tho from April 25-29. Last year’s event attracted over 500,000 visitors. By KHANH HUNG … [Read more...] about 7th Southern Folk Cake Festival returns to Can Tho
Southern folk cake festival 2018 in Can Tho
The festival always attract many people (Source: sggp.org.vn)According to the Organizing Board, so far nearly 200 booths have been registered for the event, including 100 for folk cakes and traditional gastronomy. Highlights of the festival will include cake-making performances and contests, folk games, southern folk music and dances. Apart from artisans of nine districts in Can Tho city, artisans from Hanoi, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, the northern provinces of Yen Bai and Cao Bang, the southern provinces of Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu, An Giang, Hau Giang, Vinh Long, Soc Trang and Kien Giang will also participate in the event. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Southern folk cake festival 2018 in Can Tho
Can Tho: Over three tonnes of material fish released into nature
People in Can Tho city released material fish at Ninh Kieu port on April 1(Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – More than three tonnes of material fish were released to the wild at Ninh Kieu port of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 1 to honour the traditional day of Vietnam’s fishery sector. Director of Can Tho city’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Ngoc He said about 8-10 tonnes of fish were released into nature in the city each year, in a bid to recover aquatic resources. This time, the city also stepped up communications campaign to raise public awareness to protect the resources. In early 2018, the Department and Can Tho’s city Buddhist Sangha signed a cooperation agreement on material fish release and aquatic resource protection. Additionally, the city’s agricultural sector also asked surveillance units to work with relevant agencies to conduct frequent inspections on seafood exploitation.-VNA … [Read more...] about Can Tho: Over three tonnes of material fish released into nature