Cultural symphony in the land of unity
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Quynh Thien Emphasize: In the joyful and united atmosphere of the ethnic people towards the Ok Om Bok Festival - National Intangible Cultural Heritage, today Vinh Long province solemnly organizes the Culture, Sports and Tourism Week, marking a new step in the development journey of the homeland.
After merging from three provinces Vinh Long, Tra Vinh , Ben Tre , the new Vinh Long land has a special strategic position in the South - the connecting center between the Mekong Delta sub-region with the East Sea space and the key economic zone of the South. This is considered as a historical turning point , opening a new period of development, linking river culture with sea culture, heroic tradition with creative spirit.
Vinh Long is also "land of talented people" , homeland of many famous people: Poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu - World cultural celebrity; Chairman of the Council of Ministers Pham Hung, Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet, Professor, Doctor, Academician, Hero of Labor Tran Dai Nghia... along with many other outstanding children. At the same time, the new province also inherits precious cultural values of Tra Vinh and Ben Tre - the origin of the Dong Khoi movement, the hometown of female general Nguyen Thi Dinh and the heroic symbol Nguyen Thi Ut , deeply engraved the spirit of "all people rise up, unite to make achievements".
Rich heritage and spiritual foundation for development
With a deep history and tradition of studiousness, diligence and kindness, the people of Vinh Long have cultivated a rich cultural heritage, imbued with identity . The whole province currently has 214 ranked historical and cultural relics , including 2 special national relics, 45 national relics and 167 provincial relics , typically: President Ho Chi Minh Temple, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Tomb and Memorial Site, Dong Khoi Ben Tre Relic, Ao Ba Om scenic spot, Van Thanh Temple Vinh Long...
In particular, Vinh Long is preserving and promoting 19 national intangible cultural heritages , including Southern amateur music, Hat Boi, Hat Sac Bua, Robam art , and many traditional craft villages and festivals. The most prominent are: Ok Om Bok Festival – the Khmer people’s thanksgiving ceremony to the Moon God, symbolizing fertility, growth and community spirit. The festival is a sacred cultural space where people blend with nature, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and sharing of the ethnic groups in the Southern region.
Ok Om Bok - living heritage of Khmer identity and Vietnamese aspiration
Ok Om Bok Festival is not only a festival of the Khmer people but also a cultural exchange symbol of the Southern land. From moon worship rituals, releasing water lanterns, to folk games such as Ngo boat racing, Robam dance , all show the harmony between human, earth, sky, and water.
According to Mr. Nguyen Quynh Thien, the organization Culture, Sports and Tourism Week to celebrate Ok Om Bok Festival 2025 is proof of determined to make culture an endogenous resource, a driving force for sustainable development . The event not only promotes the image of the hard-working, kind and friendly Khmer people but also contributes to spread profound human values of Southern culture to friends at home and abroad.
This year's theme for the week is “Discover and experience the national intangible cultural heritage Ok Om Bok Festival” , taking place from October 30 to November 5 , with more than 19 cultural - artistic, sports and tourism activities rich. The highlight is “Ok Om Bok Festival Night” brilliant lantern lights at Ao Ba Om scenic spot – a symbol of Khmer culture and the harmony between heaven, earth, water and people. The image of thousands of flower lanterns illuminating the water surface not only has spiritual meaning, but also sends a message about aspiration to rise up, affirm Vietnamese identity and pride in the integration period .
Vinh Long tourism breaks through from cultural foundation
Implement the policy of developing tourism into a city As a key economic sector , Vinh Long has continuously innovated over the years, creating unique products such as: " Walking through the green plains ", " Homestay tourism in the garden ", " Vinh Long - the land of convergence - a three-point road ".
Thanks to that, the number of tourists to Vinh Long has been constantly increasing, contributing positively to the local economic growth. This Culture, Sports and Tourism Week event is a continuation, affirming the cultural and ecological tourism brand of Vinh Long , at the same time demonstrating the spirit of innovation in public-private cooperation, linking the interests of the State, businesses and people.
Vice Chairman Nguyen Quynh Thien called on: Each citizen should be a "cultural ambassador", spreading the image of the land and people of Vinh Long as friendly, affectionate, and hospitable; contributing to the successful implementation of the Resolution of the Provincial Party Congress for the 2025-2030 term. According to this orientation, one of the province's strategic breakthroughs To be "prioritize the development of eco-tourism - traditional culture, Khmer ethnic cultural identity" , linking culture with sustainable development.
Trade fair - a bridge between culture and economy
Also on the evening of October 30, at Nguyet Hoa Ward Square , opening ceremony Trade Promotion Fair - Rural Industrial Products and OCOP . Parallel to that. Southern tourism and cuisine exhibition space at Tra Vinh Sports Training and Competition Center. The fair lasts until November 5 , attracting a large number of people and tourists from inside and outside the province to visit and shop.
The event is considered to be Golden opportunity for businesses to promote products, expand markets, stimulate consumption , contribute to promoting production and economic growth. Vinh Long province commits to create all favorable conditions for trade promotion activities to take place safe, effective , and at the same time provide tourists unique cultural - culinary - tourism experiences of the Southwest region.
The fair is also an opportunity Introducing typical rural industrial products and OCOP products , contributing to promoting local brands and Connecting culture with economy and tourism , creating new momentum for sustainable development.
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Week celebrating the Ok Om Bok Festival 2025 is not only a major cultural event, but also a symbolizing the spirit of solidarity, the desire for development and the pride of the people of Vinh Long . From the light of the Ao Ba Om lantern night to the bright smiles on the streets, Vinh Long is sending a strong message: “Promoting cultural identity – awakening endogenous strength – towards a prosperous, humane and sustainable future”.
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