Week of culture and tourism kicks off in Dong Thap
A week of culture and tourism began on July 10 in Cao Lanh city in the southern province of Dong Thap, with the participation of Mekong Delta provinces and cities including Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An.
A complex of tombs and temples of Do Cong Tuong has been recognised as a national relic site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. (Source: VNA)
Dong Thap (VNA) - A week of culture and tourism began on July 10 inCao Lanh city in the southern province of Dong Thap, with the participation ofMekong Delta provinces and cities including Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An.
The annual tourism event is held to strengthen tourism cooperation between DongThap with other provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta as well as the rest ofthe country.
It is also an opportunity to promote the area's tourism potential, and thetraditional culture and specialties of Cao Lanh city.
On this occasion, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a decisionto name a complex of tombs and temples of Do Cong Tuong, a local man as anational relic site.
The temple is located on Le Loi street in Ward 2 where residents come to burnincense to commemorate the merits of Do Cong Tuong.
Do Cong Tuong moved from the central region to settle in My Tra village in 1817under the Gia Long reign. Do Cong Tuong, who cleared wild land and planted many fruit trees, realisedthat the area's rivers and roads would suit the trade of fruit and agriculturalproducts. He gathered many people in the area and set up what is known today asthe Cao Lanh market.
The complex includes a temple, guest houses and tombs which were built withsolid materials and an architectural style of the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19thcentury.
The anniversary of Do Cong Tuong’s death is held annually from the 8th day tothe 10th day of the sixth lunar month. This year, it is a highlight of theculture and tourism event.
Many other activities such as tai tu (southern amateur singing) performances,calligraphy writing on lotus leaves, cock-fighting, folklore games and photoexhibitions will be included.
The week's event is held to promote the area's cultural elements, naturalresources and traditional handicraft villages, and to help Dong Thap provincebecome an attractive destination and an example to other localities.
Within the week's framework, a display about Cao Lanh – Hoi An will be set up to promote the culture andtourism of Dong Thap and Quang Nam provinces and to strengthen their relationship.
The tourism week will end on July 14. - VNA
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A complex of tombs and temples of Do Cong Tuong has been recognised as a national relic site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. (Source: VNA)