The bright colors of traditional Khmer clothes can be seen everywhere in Can Tho as 15,000 of them gather for a four-day festival of culture, sports and tourism.
Ghe ngo racing is the most popular and eagerly-anticipated event at major Khmer festivals.
The event is aimed at preserving the cultural identity of the Khmers, who are spread over 12 provinces and cities in the south, enriching their cultural life, and contributing to the development of their areas.
It is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Can Tho City People’s Committee.
An art troupe from each of the provinces and cities - An Giang, Bac Lieu, Binh Phuoc, Ca Mau, Can Tho, Hau Giang,
The festival will include folk performances, traditional costume shows, folk games like ghe ngo boat racing, stick pushing, shell fish chess, kite flying, and other events.
An exhibition of photos, artifacts, costumes, traditional music instruments, and other typical cultural objects will be held at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum to showcase the Khmers’ special cultural features.
Ghe ngo is a long, thin traditional boat, often carved from the hollowed-out trunk of a single tree, with each boat capable of holding up to 50 men. Ghe ngo racing is the most popular and eagerly-anticipated event at major Khmer festivals.
There are over 1.3 million Khmers living in the southern region.
Source: VNN
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