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In the middle of June, the cultural and tourist space in the Mekong Delta becomes vibrant with a series of large-scale events. In Can Tho, the 2026 Culture-Tourism Week officially opened with many attractive activities. Meanwhile, Dong Thap opened the 3rd Lotus Festival with the message of making the lotus a cultural symbol and a resource for green economic development. Download Tay Do cultural colors shine brightly on the opening night of Can Tho City Culture-Tourism Week 2026 - Photo: VGP/LSTay Do summer tourism seasonOn the evening of June 18, at Ninh Kieu Wharf, Ninh Kieu ward, City Culture-Tourism Week. Can Tho 2026 with the theme Tay Do - Brilliant Summer officially opened. Taking place from June 18 to 21, Culture-Tourism Week is held in many spaces along the Ninh Kieu Wharf area. The highlight is the space to promote and stimulate Can Tho tourism in 2026 with activities displaying publications, travel documents, gift products, OCOP products, introducing tourism services and consulting on stimulus programs. In parallel, there is a culinary space, where artisans perform and serve typical dishes of the Tay Do region. Visitors also have the opportunity to visit an exhibition of 50 beautiful photos of Can Tho tourism, introducing unique features of the citys culture, people and destinations. Download Visitors will enjoy the flavors of Tay Do through the free folk cake and fruit buffet space at Ninh Kieu Wharf - Photo: VGP/Kieu Mai Experiences that hold tourists back One of the notable highlights of this years event is the activity Enjoying the flavors of Tay Do with folk cake buffets and fruit buffets served for free to residents and visitors. The program is held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on weekdays. Culture - Tourism festival, creating a unique experience for visitors to fully feel the flavor of the river region. In addition, art performances take place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from June 19 to 21, contributing to enriching cultural life and increasing attraction for the summer tourist season. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu Duyen, Director of the Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion City. Can Tho said that through the event, the city wants to introduce the typical cultural values of Tay Do land; honoring cultural heritage, folk art, cuisine and unique tourism products. This is also an opportunity for localities, businesses, investors and units operating in the tourism sector to strengthen connections, cooperate and develop new products, contributing to improving service quality and competitiveness of the local tourism industry. The organizers hope that the event will create new momentum for the 2026 summer tourism season, attracting a large number of tourists to visit, experience in Can Tho; At the same time, it continues to affirm the citys position as a center for tourism development and an important trade gateway for the entire Mekong Delta region. Download The opening art night of the 3rd Dong Thap Lotus Festival in 2026 brings a space imbued with the cultural identity of the Pink Lotus Land - Photo: VGP/LS Sen tells stories of a land rich in aspirations. Also on the evening of June 18, at Van Mieu Square, Cao Lanh ward, Dong Thap province, the opening ceremony of the 3rd Dong Thap Lotus Festival in 2026 took place with the theme Listening to lotus stories. According to Mr. Nguyen Hung Trang, Party Secretary Party Committee, Chairman of Cao Lanh Ward Peoples Council, this years theme sends the message that each lotus flower carries a story; Each lotus product, each craft village, each destination and each person in Dong Thap are pieces that create the common story of the Land of Pink Lotus. It is the story of a land rich in revolutionary tradition, imbued with river cultural identity; about the spirit of innovation and creativity in developing green agriculture, circular economy and digital economy; At the same time, it reflects the desire to rise of devoted and dynamic people. Not only is it an opening art program, the 3rd Lotus Festival also opens a diverse cultural and tourism space with a series of activities such as exhibitions, displays of lotus products and OCOP, conferences, seminars connecting the development of the lotus industry, cultural, culinary and art experience programs. Many new activities are also introduced such as the Lotus Art Trail, art hot air balloons, paragliding, and trekking. Explore Tan Thuan Dong Island, lotus ao dai parade and a series of unique cultural, sports and tourism events. Download Chairman of Dong Thap Provincial Peoples Committee Pham Thanh Ngai affirmed that lotus is not only a cultural symbol of the Pink Lotus Land but also a new resource for local green economic development - Photo: VGP/LS From lotus to green economic resources Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of Dong Thap Provincial Peoples Committee Pham Thanh Ngai said that in recent times the province has focused on developing key industries and local specialties such as ornamental flowers, fruits, pangasius and lotus industries. in order to increase added value, linking production with processing, trade, tourism and cultural activities. According to Mr. Pham Thanh Ngai, from a familiar plant in the fields, lotus has graduallybecoming a unique cultural resource of Dong Thap, while opening up new resources for local green economic development. The organization of the Lotus Festival not only contributes to preserving and promoting indigenous cultural values but also creates more livelihoods, jobs and development opportunities for people. This is also an opportunity to promote Dong Thaps image, introduce its potential, attract investment, promote tourism and enhance the value of the lotus industry. Chairman of Dong Thap Provincial Peoples Committee requested all levels and sectors to continue accompanying businesses, creating a favorable environment for production and business; At the same time, he pays attention to preserving cu
