In pictures: Enjoying spring in Can Tho

During the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, visitors to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho had the opportunity to explore the Tet celebration customs of those living in the land of waterways and orchards.

Can Tho is also the confluence of many ethnic groups, primarily Kinh, Khmer and Hoa, with their unique customs.

“Spring Colours of Fruit Orchards” is an annual event to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

“Spring Colours of Fruit Orchards” is an annual event to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Flower Street is a popular destination for locals and tourists to Can Tho.

Flower Street is a popular destination for locals and tourists to Can Tho.

Water puppetry at Tao Dan Park attracts a large number of children.

Water puppetry at Tao Dan Park attracts a large number of children.

The custom of asking for and giving auspicious Chinese characters.

The custom of asking for and giving auspicious Chinese characters.

Visitors at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh at Ninh Kieu Wharf.

Visitors at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh at Ninh Kieu Wharf.

An orchard of mandarin oranges opens to visitors during the Tet holiday.

An orchard of mandarin oranges opens to visitors during the Tet holiday.

Visitors experience buying fruits at the Cai Rang floating market.

Visitors experience buying fruits at the Cai Rang floating market.

The waterway experience is a highlight of Can Tho’s tourism.

The waterway experience is a highlight of Can Tho’s tourism.

The Phuong Nam Zen Monastery draws a large number of visitors during Tet.

The Phuong Nam Zen Monastery draws a large number of visitors during Tet.

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