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.
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| Two huge dragon-shaped lanterns were the highlight of this year’s festival. |
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| Sixty large lotus-shaped lanterns represent the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Ninh Kieu Harbour. |
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| Each dragon-shaped lantern is 5 meters high and 15 meters long. |
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| 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. |
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| This year’s floral lanterns have been made to provide information on Can Tho City’s landscapes, destinations, and tourism products. |
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| This is the second consecutive year that the floral lantern festival has been held in Can Tho City. |
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| Many visitors are eager to get a view of the lantern festival. |
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This is a chance for Can Tho City to promote its tourism industry. |
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| Floral lanterns are arranged along Khai Luong Canal. |
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| Ninh Kieu Harbour in Can Tho City is one of the main attractions for domestic and foreign visitors. |
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| The spectacular festival has drawn thousands of arrivals this year. |
