Tra Vinh to host first wax coconut tree festival
VOV.VN - A wax coconut tree festival, the first of its kind in the nation, is scheduled to take place from August 25 to August 31 in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh.
At a press conference held on August 12, Le Thanh Binh, vice chairman of Tra Vinh provincial People’s Committee, said that the event aims to promote wax coconut as a famous specialty of Tra Vinh province, whilst offering an opportunity for businesses to expand their market share, whilst locals and tourists get to taste new coconut products.
A wide range of activities will be organised, including a cooking contest introducing dishes made of wax coconuts and sporting activities.
Also as part of the occasion, the administration of Tra Vinh will arrange the Vu Lan Thang Hoi festival, with the event being a typical folk festival of the Chinese community in the locality.
A trade fair with 120 booths will also showcase a range of handicrafts and various goods. A culinary space featuring traditional dishes from various different ethnic groups, art performances, and folk games will get underway as part of the event.
Dừa sáp (wax coconut) is among the most popular dishes in Vietnam. It is often used to make smoothies or is mixed with sweetened condensed milk, shaved ice, and peanuts for a dessert.
