Coconut Land Ecotourism

Ben Tre, a land encompassing the three islets of Minh, Bao, and An Hoa, is becoming an attractive destination for ecotourism, particularly focusing on coconuts.

Author Ha Phat submitted his video " Ecological Tourism in the Coconut Land " to the " Happy Vietnam 2025 " Award . The video was filmed in An Hoi Ward, Vinh Long , Vietnam.

 

Here, visitors can cycle along coconut-lined village roads, enjoying the fresh air and tranquil waterways. Experiences such as rowing boats, fishing in canals, crossing monkey bridges, or exploring mangrove forests (Ba Tri) attract many tourists. The unique cuisine, featuring clam pancakes, wild fruit hotpot, and coconut rice, satisfies diners from near and far. Furthermore, this is the birthplace of the poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu – a source of cultural pride for the Coconut Land. Ben Tre – a green destination for sustainable tourism.

We invite readers and photographers from Vietnam and abroad to continue submitting their photos and videos to participate in the "Happy Vietnam 2025" Award . The award is organized by... The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television, organized this event . The aim was to continue introducing and promoting the image of Vietnam, its people, cultural values, and natural beauty throughout the country; to awaken national pride and self-respect, and to inspire a desire for development among all segments of the Vietnamese population, so that they can work together to build a more prosperous, thriving, and happy Vietnam.

Submission deadline: From May 22, 2025 to September 30, 2025. Entries can be submitted online at : https://happy.vietnam.vn  

Eligible participants: Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above.

The awards consist of two categories: photos and videos.

Each competition category (photos and videos) will have one First Prize worth VND 50,000,000, two Second Prizes worth VND 30,000,000, three Third Prizes worth VND 15,000,000, ten Consolation Prizes worth VND 5,000,000, and one Most Voted Award worth VND 5,000,000.

The organizers encourage and will award a creative prize of VND 20,000,000 in each category (photos and videos) to works with new and creative ideas in terms of content and presentation.

In addition, the organizing committee will award monthly prizes, including first, second, and third prizes, to the works with the highest number of votes in each category each month.

The judging panel selected the winners through two rounds of preliminary and final judging, conducted both online and in person.

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