On June 22nd, news from the People's Committee of Can Tho City stated that city leaders had signed a decision establishing a State Management Board for the preservation and promotion of the value of the Cai Rang floating market, a national intangible cultural heritage, to serve tourism development.
According to the decision, the Management Board is chaired by Mr. Nguyen Thuc Hien, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City. The Vice-Chairmen include: Ms. Dao Thi Thanh Thuy, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho; Mr. Huynh Thanh Su, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of Can Tho; and Mr. Nguyen Thai Bao, Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee of Cai Rang District. In addition, there are 12 other members who are leaders of departments, agencies, and localities under Can Tho City.
Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the most famous tourist markets in the Mekong Delta.
The Management Board's nhiệm vụ is to develop and organize the implementation of programs and plans for the conservation and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage of Cai Rang floating market to serve tourism development.
Specifically, the City People's Committee and the Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City advised on the implementation of programs, plans, and directives from competent authorities regarding matters related to the preservation and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage of Cai Rang floating market to serve tourism development…
Tourists visit pineapple vendors' boats at Cai Rang floating market.
In addition, we will coordinate with relevant authorities to inspect the implementation of conservation and promotion efforts at Cai Rang floating market; and propose that competent authorities commend collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the conservation and promotion of this market.
Furthermore, the Management Board is also responsible for proposing to competent agencies and organizations to take timely measures to handle violations of the law regarding the preservation and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage of Cai Rang floating market. It reports to the People's Committee and the Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City on the preservation and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage of Cai Rang floating market for tourism development, periodically (every 6 months, annually) or on an ad hoc basis when requested by competent authorities.
Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the famous tourist destinations in Can Tho in particular and the Mekong Delta in general, located about 30 minutes by tourist boat from Ninh Kieu Wharf. Every day, in addition to boats carrying tourists, Cai Rang Floating Market has about 200-300 merchant boats anchored and trading mainly agricultural products, vegetables, and fruits. There are also several floating rafts specializing in serving food and drinks to tourists, and offering experiences in making rice noodles, rice paper, coconut candy, and souvenirs. In 2016, Cai Rang Floating Market was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
A tourist boat visiting the floating market broke down because its propeller was entangled in trash, forcing it to stop.
However, in recent years, with the development of road trade, the number of merchant boats has decreased, along with many emerging problems such as waste, environmental issues, and price fluctuations. Cai Rang floating market is facing many challenges that could lead to its disappearance. That is also the reason why, for many years, Can Tho City has been struggling to find ways to preserve and promote the value of the Cai Rang floating market, a national intangible cultural heritage.
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