Accordingly, the traditional forest trekking activity has the participation of non-professional athletes who are officials, civil servants, employees, and workers working at departments, branches, and sectors of the province, districts, and Ca Mau city; armed forces; vocational schools; and enterprises in the province.

The trekking activity organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with U Minh Ha National Park had more than 300 amateur athletes participating. Photo: Mong Thuong

With a length of 20 km, athletes have interesting experiences through the forest to breathe fresh air, listen to the birds, and immerse themselves in nature... This activity ends during the day..

At the same time, more than 50 professional athletes from Ho Chi Minh City participated in the walking experience. The 80 km route, starting from Ca Mau City to U Minh Ha National Park to Muoi Ngot eco-tourism site (Khanh Binh Tay Bac commune, Tran Van Thoi district) and ending the journey at Huong Tram eco-tourism site (Khanh An commune, U Minh district).

U Minh Ha National Park has ideal natural conditions for developing ecotourism, experiencing trekking through the forest, bringing many new and exciting feelings.

Mr. Ta Hoang Hien, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasized: Trekking through U Minh Ha forest is an interesting experience, clearly demonstrating the theme of the event "U Minh Forest Fragrance" in 2022, which is "Journey to green tourism". This activity also aims to carry out the campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho", linking the experience of the ecosystem with health training for tourists when coming to U Minh Ha National Park. This is also a channel to inform and promote the image of green tourism of Ca Mau, with its potential and advantages to domestic and foreign tourists.

Also this morning, more than 120 contestants from 12 units from departments, organizations, and affiliated youth organizations participated in sampan racing and folk games. Photo: Nhat Minh.

The 2022 40-cage bird singing competition, organized by the Ca Mau Provincial Ornamental Plants Association, created an opportunity for artists inside and outside the province to exchange and learn bird raising skills, thereby recognizing the success of artists who love the art of raising ornamental birds.

The judging criteria are based on appearance and attitude. The competing birds must be flexible, jump, dribble, spread their wings, and make a loud (splitting) sound to intimidate their opponents.

From round 1 to round 5, in 3-5 minutes in these rounds, the referees will eliminate birds that do not play with ruffled feathers, drooped feathers, or preened feathers. Birds that have the fault of dry bathing, freezing, sunbathing, or preening their hooks (hooks) many times will be directly eliminated by the referee.

From round 4 to the round before entering the Top 20, the time is 3-5 minutes. The judging criteria in these rounds is to focus on the birds' competing attitude on the pole. The Top 20 round is divided into 3 rounds, the first and second rounds each eliminate 4 birds with the weakest competing attitude on the pole; then in the third round, the remaining 2 birds will continue to be eliminated to enter the Top 10 selection round.

In the final round, the judges will form a group of 4 birds to compete for First, Second and Third place.

The prize-winning starlings at the contest.
Mr. Ta Hoang Hien, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ca Mau, awarded the first prize to Mr. Nguyen Ba Quyen from Can Tho City, owner of the bird with registration number 129.

Bang Thanh - Mong Thuong

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