Opening of Cai Be Floating Market

Delegates attending the opening ceremony.

Attending the opening ceremony were comrades: Chau Thi My Phuong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairwoman of the People's Council of Dong Thap province; Tran Thanh Nguyen, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the People's Council of Dong Thap province; Nguyen Van Muoi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Committee; Huynh Minh Tuan, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Thap province...

Provincial leaders attended the opening ceremony of Cai Be Floating Market.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Party Secretary and Chairman of Cai Be Commune People's Committee Phan Thanh Son said that Cai Be Floating Market is a unique cultural feature that has been associated with Cai Be people for generations. This is not only a place to buy, sell and exchange goods, but also a place to preserve vivid memories of an entire countryside.

Comrade Phan Thanh Son delivered a speech at the opening of Cai Be Floating Market.

According to comrade Phan Thanh Son, Cai Be floating market used to be one of the busiest and most prosperous floating markets in the West. From early morning, large and small boats carried fruits, agricultural products and products to gather here.

Delegates perform the "beo" tree erection ceremony.

The traders do not need a signboard, just a “beo” pole erected, hanging whatever they want to sell, and regular customers from everywhere come to them. Those rustic images have created the soul of the West, creating a simple yet rich culture for Cai Be river.

Memories of floating markets, early morning market meetings and bustling crowds of people trading on the water are still an indispensable part of many people's souls.

Therefore, the reenactment of the floating market is organized with the desire to recall the sounds and colors so that each Cai Be resident can find memories of a bustling merchant era; honor the unique cultural values of the floating market. This is an opportunity to arouse pride, contribute to preserving and developing Cai Be river tourism in the new era.

Boats and sampans are crowded at Cai Be floating market.

Coming to “Nostalgia for Cai Be Floating Market”, visitors will experience a vividly recreated floating market space with boats, ships, goods and traditional trading activities; performing traditional music on the river reminiscent of the ancient Southern region, participating in folk games, and enjoying local specialties.

Cai Be floating market will take place during the 6th Dong Hoa Hiep Ancient Village Cultural - Tourism Festival in 2025.

Mr. Thanh - C. Thang

Source: https://baodongthap.vn/khai-mac-cho-noi-cai-be-a233607.html