Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week 2015

The "Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week 2015" will take place from June 26th, 2015 to July 2nd, 2015. This is an opportunity to promote tourism in the Mekong Delta to domestic and international tourists, boost tourism demand, expand the tourism market, and promote tourism investment in the Mekong Delta.

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During the "Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week," visitors have the opportunity to participate in local tours and learn about the culture and identity of the 13 provinces and cities in the Southwest region. Enriched by the fertile alluvial soil of the Mekong River, the intricate network of canals and waterways, along with lush forests and islands, has formed a diverse ecosystem, creating unique and attractive landscapes. Here you'll find national parks, bird sanctuaries, and heron gardens teeming with rare birds and plants, vibrant flower gardens, vast orchards laden with fruit, bustling floating markets in the early morning, and sun-drenched islets with pristine nature… All of these create the distinctive beauty of the Southern Vietnamese riverine region. In addition, traditional folk festivals with unique cultural identities such as the Via Ba Chua Xu festival at Sam Mountain, the Ook om bok festival, Ngo boat racing, Bay Nui bull racing… and the gentle, hospitable nature of the people of Southern Vietnam are also interesting tourism products that attract visitors.

Visiting the Mekong Delta, tourists have the opportunity to enjoy traditional folk art forms characteristic of the riverine region, such as <i>đờn ca tài tử</i> (Southern Vietnamese folk music), <i>lý</i> (folk songs), <i>hò</i> (traditional chants), and the music and dances of the Khmer people. In particular, the provinces and cities of the Mekong Delta are also the place where the art form of Southern Vietnamese <i>đờn ca tài tử</i> – a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage – is practiced and developed.

Immersed in the tranquil atmosphere of the Southwestern Mekong Delta, the "Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week 2015" showcases the sustainable development of this land of "nine branches of alluvial soil." With its blend of modern elements and regional culture, eye-catching and youthful architectural designs, vibrant street festivals, and colorful cultural performances, the "Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week 2015" is sure to offer exciting experiences for any visitor.

According to Dulich.vn