Ca Mau inaugurates the 2nd Crab Festival in 2025.

This is a unique cultural, economic , and tourism event with profound significance in honoring the value of Ca Mau crab – the pride of the southernmost region of the country – and also an opportunity to promote the image, people, and development potential of Ca Mau province to friends both domestically and internationally.

Highlights include: an opening ceremony featuring a live televised art program; an exhibition area with over 270 booths showcasing OCOP products, startups, and unique culinary delights; an international seminar on innovation in the development of the marine crab industry; cultural and sporting activities such as the Southern Traditional Music Festival; the Ca Mau Marathon – PETRO Vietnam Cup; demonstrations of crab-based cuisine; and tours of ecological crab farming models.

Comrade Pham Van Thieu, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Ca Mau, delivered the opening speech.

In addition, the "Hello Ca Mau" program will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to connect businesses, promote investment potential, and spread the image of a dynamic, friendly Ca Mau with abundant development opportunities.

Comrade Tran Thanh Nam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Pham Van Thieu, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Ca Mau, said that Ca Mau is currently one of the largest seafood centers in the country, with a crab production of over 36,000 tons per year. Ca Mau's sea crabs, raised in the mangrove ecosystem, have long become a reputable brand, favored by both domestic and international markets.

"The province is implementing many strategic directions to sustainably develop the crab industry: building a value chain that meets international standards; promoting the application of science and technology; developing the molting crab model; linking crab products with ecotourism; expanding international cooperation and attracting investment in deep processing; and strengthening communication on digital platforms to make 'Ca Mau Crab' a national brand," Comrade Pham Van Thieu emphasized.

The art program is themed "Ca Mau Crab: Forest Flavor - Sea Taste".

Delegates visit the exhibition booths within the framework of the Ca Mau Crab Festival.

Provincial leaders expressed gratitude for the support from the central government, and the cooperation of businesses and the people in organizing the festival.

Comrade Pham Van Thieu affirmed: "With the determination of the entire political system and the joint efforts of the business community, Ca Mau will continue to assert its position as the national fisheries center, a sustainable destination where 'Forest fragrance - Sea taste' blend into the unique identity of the Ca Mau peninsula."

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