An Giang through the eyes of young people

In the modern flow of society, young people are the ones who play an active role in discovering , preserving and spreading the beauty of their homeland with creative thinking and multi-dimensional approaches. An Giang in the eyes of young people not only has the familiar beauty of rice fields and rivers, but is also an inspiring experience space. Destinations such as Thien Cam Son, with an altitude of more than 700m, is not only a sacred place with an impressive system of pagodas, but also an ideal trekking spot for young people who love to explore and challenge themselves. The scene of misty clouds in the early morning or sunsets on the mountain top is an endless source of inspiration for many vloggers and travel bloggers. In addition, Tra Su cajuput forest stands out with its flooded forest ecosystem, home to many species of animals and plants, a destination not only for young people to "check-in" but also to experience and learn about the environment, nature, ecological values, etc.

Thai Thanh Tuoc (studying Cultural Studies in Ho Chi Minh City) shared: “An Giang has Kinh, Khmer, Cham, and Hoa ethnic groups living together for many generations, creating a unique cultural identity, expressed through beliefs, festivals, architecture, and cuisine . For young people, especially those studying in the cultural field, this is a living archive. For example, the Ba Chua Xu Festival on Sam Mountain, held annually in the fourth lunar month, is closely associated with Southern folk beliefs, and can be exploited from many perspectives for research, study, and dissemination, such as: Spiritual research, festival tourism, and the process of experiencing festivals... An Giang also attracts young people who love culture and history because of its unique architectural mosques, the traditional brocade weaving of the Cham people, the pagodas, and traditional occupations of the Khmer people...”.

Images of An Giang are spread by young people on the internet

An impressive aspect when talking about An Giang is cuisine. This is an area that young people today are having extensive access to. An Giang is famous for many delicious dishes typical of the river countryside, such as: Fish noodles, hotpot with fish sauce, pancakes, linh fish processed into delicious dishes during the flood season... In the trend of developing sustainable tourism and local startups, many young people in An Giang have cleverly combined traditional cuisine with modern style to bring hometown specialties closer to consumers both at home and abroad. Typically, products made from palm trees, including: Palm sugar, bottled palm soft drinks... are produced cleanly, according to OCOP standards and promoted on e-commerce platforms. This shows that young people not only preserve culture, but also participate in creating and spreading it with knowledge, technology and economic thinking.

Nguyen Ngoc An (from Ho Chi Minh City) shared: “For me, the beautiful scenery, rich culture and cuisine of An Giang are worth experiencing. Having traveled and explored many places, An Giang left us with many impressions. An Giang contains many cultural values, rich and diverse nature. The simplicity of An Giang comes from the vast rice fields, ancient pagodas, and vibrant traditional festivals. In particular, the people of President Ton Duc Thang's hometown are very hospitable, creating a peaceful and close feeling. Coming to An Giang to visit the beautiful scenery of Bay Nui, experience Cam mountain, enjoy delicious dishes made from sesban flowers, water lilies and freshwater fish, and immerse yourself in the daily life of local people is an extremely interesting experience”.

The strong development of information technology and social networks helps young people "tell cultural stories" in the places they visit and experience. Through platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram... young people have recorded and spread beautiful images of An Giang through photos and video clips on social networking platforms. From there, it contributes to creating a new perspective, helping many people be impressed with An Giang because of its beautiful natural scenery, unique culture, and hospitable people; at the same time, helping to raise public awareness of the indigenous cultural values of the southwestern region of the Fatherland.

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Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/an-giang-qua-goc-nhin-cua-nguoi-tre-a421659.html