Can Tho City lights up for floral lantern festival

VOV.VN - Thousands of visitors flocked to the second annual “Hoa Dang Ninh Kieu” (Floral Lanterns at Ninh Kieu Harbour) Festival, held from August 10-12 in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho.

Two huge dragon-shaped lanterns were the highlight of this year’s festival.
Sixty large lotus-shaped lanterns represent the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Ninh Kieu Harbour.
Each dragon-shaped lantern is 5 meters high and 15 meters long.
Many activities take place during the festival, such as art performances, a boat racing contest and an exhibition featuring books, photos and calligraphy about Ninh Kieu Harbour.
This year’s floral lanterns have been made to provide information on Can Tho City’s landscapes, destinations, and tourism products.
This is the second consecutive year that the floral lantern festival has been held in Can Tho City.
Many visitors are eager to get a view of the lantern festival.

This is a chance for Can Tho City to promote its tourism industry.

Floral lanterns are arranged along Khai Luong Canal.
 
 
 
 
 
Ninh Kieu Harbour in Can Tho City is one of the main attractions for domestic and foreign visitors.
The spectacular festival has drawn thousands of arrivals this year.
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