Can Tho organizes a special festival for the first time, with a drone show at Ninh Kieu pedestrian bridge

(NLDO) – Can Tho City organizes a river culture festival at the end of the year with the highlight being a drone performance and low-altitude fireworks display at Ninh Kieu wharf.

On November 8, information from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City said that the City People's Committee has just issued a plan to organize the "Can Tho River Culture Festival in 2025".

Residents and tourists will be able to admire drone performances and low-altitude fireworks displays at Ninh Kieu wharf.

The festival will officially open at 6:30 p.m. on December 27, 2025 and last until January 1, 2026, bringing a vibrant cultural week, mixed with the atmosphere of welcoming the new year 2026.

On the opening night, the public and visitors will witness an impressive "colors of the river" performance on the streets of the central area and on the Hau River. This includes a boat parade on the Hau River, performances of traditional music on boats, and street performances.

The opening night art program depicts the unique river culture of Can Tho City through stories about boats, activities, and livelihoods associated with the river, along with festivals and a program recreating the image of a floating market.

The highlight that cannot be missed is the modern drone show combined with the low-altitude fireworks display to celebrate the event at 9 p.m. on December 27 at the pedestrian bridge and Ninh Kieu wharf park. This performance will light up the night sky and promise to bring a splendid and spectacular scene.

Domestic and international tourists are very excited to visit Cai Rang floating market.

Within the framework of the festival, there are also activities such as: Photo exhibition "Rhythm of life on the river - The West past and present"; sailing and sup boat racing; displaying and introducing products, typical cuisine , OCOP products, promoting tourism products of localities...

Mr. Nguyen Van Bay - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism - said that this is the first time the city has organized this festival, so this is a new point in attracting tourists.

The festival takes place for about a week with many attractive activities that will attract tourists, contributing to the growth of the tourism industry this year.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/can-tho-lan-dau-to-chuc-1-le-hoi-dac-biet-co-drone-show-o-cau-di-bo-ninh-kieu-196251108154237163.htm