The festival features a series of cultural, sports, promotional and tourism promotion activities, such as Ngo boat racing, Moon worship ceremony, trade promotion fair, and street food.
This is the largest festival in the province in 2024, aiming to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of the Khmer people in the South.
The festival has become a unique cultural hallmark that defines Soc Trang's distinct "brand" over the past years.
It is expected to be a great opportunity to popularise the image of its people, land, and cultural identity, as well as its potential and advantages to friends inside and outside the province.
It is also to celebrate the rich cultural traditions of the Khmer ethnic community in Soc Trang, as well as the broader southern region of Vietnam. It reflects the aspirations and spiritual needs of the Khmer people, offering them a platform to engage in and preserve their cultural heritage.
The festival's highlight will be the highly anticipated Ngo boat race, expected to draw between 55 and 60 male and female teams.
Throughout the week, a myriad of events will unfold across prominent locations in Soc Trang City, including Bach Dang Square, Maspero River, and the freshwater lake cultural area.
Other highlights include a moon worshipping ceremony, the Loi Protip water lantern release contest, and a performance of the Ca Hau boat. Soc Trang and adjacent provinces will set up ten booths to display and introduce OCOP products and regional specialties.
This event will also witness a historic moment as Soc Trang aims to set a Guinness World Record for the largest performance of traditional Khmer music.
