Southern Fruit Festival in Ho Chi Minh City lasts for 3 summer months

To introduce visitors to the unique, rich, and diverse varieties of fruits from all over the country, from June 1st to August 31st, Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Joint Stock Company, the Department of Agriculture , the Department of Tourism, and the Union of Friendship Organizations of Ho Chi Minh City are organizing the Southern Fruit Festival at Suoi Tien Tourist Area.

This is also an opportunity to honor the achievements of farmers in the agricultural sector, contributing to preserving the unique art of fruit carving and promoting the cultural identity of the Vietnamese nation.

The Southern Vietnam Fruit Festival takes place from June 1st to August 31st.

Throughout the festival, there is a specialty fruit market featuring famous specialty fruit brands: Lai Thieu mangosteen, Hoa Loc mango, Tien Giang green pomelo, Tien Giang Thai jackfruit… In addition, a huge collection of fruits from many regions, 20 dishes made from fruits, and other regional specialties are also featured at the food stalls.

Furthermore, the fruit carving art competition, with its wide range of themes, will showcase vibrant fruit-themed artworks. Themes such as Ho Chi Minh City as a green tourist destination and the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien Metro line are expected to attract visitors. The awards ceremony will be held on the occasion of the Dragon Boat Festival (the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, which falls on June 22nd).

According to the organizers, at the start of the festival, on June 1st, Suoi Tien will offer free entry for children under 1.4m tall accompanied by their parents. From June 2nd to August 31st, Suoi Tien will offer a 50% discount on entrance tickets for outstanding students with certificates of merit from the 2022-2023 school year.

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