(AG Provincial E-Portal) - The Southern Folk Cake Festival - An Giang in 2024, which is a combination of the tourism and trade promotion fair – OCOP products, was organized by the Trade and Investment Promotion Center of An Giang province in collaboration with the People's Committee of Long Xuyen city at 6 p.m. on August 3. The event took place in the Golden City Urban Area, My Hoa ward, Long Xuyen City.
The Drum Festival performance
The event aims to commemorate the 136th birth anniversary of President Ton Duc Thang (20/8/1888 - 20/8/2024), the 79th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (02/9/1945 - 02/9/2024), and the 54th anniversary of World Tourism Day (27/9/1970 - 27/9/2024). Additionally, it seeks to showcase and promote the tourism, culture, and cuisine of An Giang, as well as the Mekong Delta and the entire country. Furthermore, it aims to provide a recreational and entertainment platform for both local residents and visitors from other provinces.
Delegates attending the Opening Ceremony
Present at the Opening Ceremony were delegates, including Mr. Nguyen Tiec Hung, a member of the Provincial Party Committee's Standing Committee; Ms. Dang Thi Hoa Ray, a member of the Provincial Party Committee's Standing Committee and Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee; Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, a member of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; as well as representatives of leaders from various Departments, branches, and localities within and outside the province.
The Southern Folk Cake Festival - An Giang in 2024 will showcase the processing of traditional cakes from An Giang province and other regions in Vietnam. The festival will also feature a trade fair displaying local products, including those recognized under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program. The event will include nearly 400 booths representing various provinces and cities, such as Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Son La, Quang Tri, Phu Yen, Gia Lai, Dak Nong, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, Can Tho, Soc Trang, Ben Tre, Long An, Tien Giang, Hau Giang, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, and Kien Giang. Additionally, districts, towns, and cities within An Giang province will also be represented.
Mr. Le Trung Hieu - Director of An Giang Provincial Trade and Investment Promotion Center - Head of the Organizing Committee, delivered the opening speech of the festival.
Speaking at the opening of the festival, Mr. Le Trung Hieu said that the festival is also an opportunity for us to look back and preserve the precious traditional values that our fathers have passed down. In addition, this OCOP Tourism, Trade, and Product Promotion Fair is an important highlight, creating conditions for local businesses and manufacturers to promote products, connect businesses, and expand markets.
The Organizing Committee presented souvenir flags to the units participating in the Festival
Delegates performed the opening ceremony of the festival.
The event is scheduled to occur from August 3 to 11, 2024, at the Golden City Urban Area, specifically in My Hoa Ward, Long Xuyen City. The venue is accessible to the public from 08:00 to 22:00, with no requirement for admission tickets. Additionally, there is a complimentary cultural service program for visitors starting at 20:00 every day on the main stage, along with various distinctive cultural and artistic performances taking place at the event booths.
In addition, artisans and units participating in the festival will perform processing and give free folk cakes to visitors from August 4 to 6, 2024, at the common house event, such as golden rice cake, jelly, pancakes, and banh khot.
Author: TC – GK-XN
Translator: Kim Thuan