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Tra Vinh: A Charming City with Century-Old Trees The southern province of Tra Vinh is a hidden gem, boasting approximately 800 century-old trees that line its streets, creating a unique and enchanting urban forest. According to a report by IQAir, a leading air quality technology company, Tra Vinh ranked third among the top 15 cities in Southeast Asia for the best air quality in early 2024. This, coupled with its abundant green spaces, makes Tra Vinh an ideal wellness retreat destination. Duong Hoang Sum, director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, highlighted the city’s potential as a tourism hotspot, emphasizing its natural charms. Tra Vinh is currently focusing on developing cultural tourism, community-based tourism, and ecotourism. With its unique offerings, the province is set to captivate visitors with its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Lai Cam Nhung, a long-time resident of Tra Vinh City, attributes her decision to stay in the city to its ...

Tra Vinh Vice Chairman Le Thanh Binh announced at a press conference on August 12 that the province will host a wax coconut festival to promote this unique local specialty and expand its market reach. The event will also treat locals and tourists to an array of new coconut products and exciting activities. The festival will feature a cooking competition showcasing innovative dishes made from wax coconuts, as well as sporting events to engage the community. Additionally, the Tra Vinh administration will organize the Vu Lan Thang Hoi festival, a traditional folk celebration of the local Chinese community. A vibrant trade fair with 120 booths will display an assortment of handicrafts and goods. The culinary offerings will be a highlight, with traditional dishes from various ethnic groups, art performances, and folk games adding to the festive atmosphere. Wax coconut is a beloved delicacy in Vietnam, often blended into smoothies or combined with condensed milk, shaved ice, and peanuts ...