Can Tho City lights up for floral lantern festival
Monday, 16:53, 13/08/2018
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. |