Launching the Ca Mau Rice Museum and the proposed "three grains of rice" symbol.

The Rice Museum, located at No. 5, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Bac Lieu Ward, Ca Mau Province (formerly the Bac Lieu Provincial People's Committee headquarters), is oriented towards developing a model of "memory museum linked with practical experience".

Báo Cà Mau•25/04/2026

Ca Mau Province Rice Museum
28 units participated in the first "Delicious Rice of the Mekong Delta" competition in 2026.
Provincial leaders visit the series of activities at Hung Vuong Square.

On the afternoon of April 25th, Ca Mau province held a ceremony to announce the establishment of the Rice Museum and the architectural plan for a symbol honoring rice cultivation.

Attending the ceremony were: Comrade Nguyen Ho Hai, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Comrade Vo Van Dung, former Member of the Central Committee of the Party, former Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Internal Affairs Commission ; Comrade Nguyen Xuan Truong, Deputy Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission; members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee; former provincial leaders from various periods; members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Council and People's Committee, and members of the Provincial Party Committee.

Provincial leaders attended the ceremony announcing the establishment of the Ca Mau Rice Museum.

This activity is part of the series of events for the Science , Technology - Culture, Tourism Week and the first "Delicious Rice of the Mekong Delta" Competition in 2026.

The museum will showcase themes related to land reclamation, the rice plant life cycle, agricultural tools from traditional to modern, the rural landscape of Southern Vietnam, and the rice-farming culture of Ca Mau and Bac Lieu provinces. It will also introduce culinary spaces, festivals, intangible cultural heritage, and organize experiential activities such as rice planting, milling, and pounding, allowing visitors to directly experience agricultural life.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Ho Hai (far right) and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Lu Quang Ngoi present flowers to congratulate the Management Board of the Ca Mau Rice Museum.

In addition, a large-scale project honoring rice cultivation, featuring the image of "three grains of rice," will be implemented, linked with the image of a stork, a symbol of Vietnamese rural life, representing the diligence and dedication of farmers and the cultural blend of the three communities: Kinh, Hoa, and Khmer. The space inside the monument is expected to display OCOP products, high-quality rice, souvenirs, and artworks related to agriculture and rural life.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Vu Thang delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee Ngo Vu Thang emphasized that the establishment of the Ca Mau Provincial Rice Museum and the construction of a symbol honoring rice cultivation is not only the creation of a cultural institution, but also demonstrates responsibility in preserving memories, conserving values, and inspiring future generations. This will be a place to preserve valuable artifacts and documents; vividly recreate the history of labor and creativity of our ancestors; and serve as a "red address" for traditional education and a bridge connecting the past, present, and future.

To ensure the projects are effective in the future, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Vu Thang requested that departments and agencies urgently implement the projects in a modern direction, linking exhibitions with practical experiences; promoting the collection and restoration of traditional agricultural tools, paintings, and documents about wet rice cultivation. At the same time, he urged increased coordination with research institutes, universities, and experts both domestically and internationally to develop attractive exhibition content, apply digital technology, and enhance the visitor experience.

The delegates performed the ceremony to announce and mark the inauguration of the Ca Mau Rice Museum.

Leaders and delegates visited the exhibition space at the Museum.

The province will focus on accelerating the preparation for the construction of the Monument honoring rice cultivation in Vinh Loi commune. Along with that, it is necessary to closely link the museum's activities with tourism and education development, making this place an attractive destination and a practical learning site, contributing to promoting the local image and educating the younger generation about traditions.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Huynh Quoc Viet visited and offered suggestions on the proposed symbol of "three grains of rice".

Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee, Lu Quang Ngoi, introduced the Ca Mau Rice Museum to the delegates.

Comrade Le Thi Ai Nam, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Bac Lieu Provincial Party Committee (formerly), along with Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Ho Hai, experienced interacting with the robotic narrator at the Museum.

Several representative rice varieties are on display at the museum.

Comrade Le Thi Ai Nam, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Bac Lieu (old) Provincial Party Committee, and delegates visited the exhibition at the Museum.