Coconut Festival, Ben Tre
Ben Tre is a province of Vietnam Mekong Delta which is called “Home of coconut”. Coconut Festival is not only the important festival of Ben Tre but also Khmer community. Introduce and promote coconut industry of Ben Tre is the main purpose of the festival. Many farmers come to this festival to share their experience and information about the coconut growing as well as consumption. Travel Indochina Vietnam
Local research
Before travelling Vietnam Mekong Delta, you should search the information including: climate and weather, physical characteristic, cultural… of this place. This will help you avoid the trouble while travelling because this is a destination like no other and has its own rules and culture. So you should remember that information to have a joyful and comfortable trip in Vietnam Mekong Delta. Get a guidebook if you need because it is usually include local maps, key words or phrases and give you more detail on this sites that you won’t need to purchase the pamphlet at the venue. Besides, you will know to dress suitable, especially when visiting local dwellings and religious sites…
Notice time to travel to make sure that you do not miss natural events and festivals going on while you’re there. It is most vibrant in spring and early summer. If you want to get the best view of this place, you should get up early since you will be able to see the sparkle stars above the sky quickly transferring to pinkish sunrise and shining yellowish daylight afterwards. Don’t forget to research as a few national dishes to try. There are many dishes which are delicious such as frog, insects, mouse, snake… and I am sure that you don’t want to leave without experiencing of them.
Eco trip in Vietnam Mekong Delta
If you have a trip to Vietnam, I recommend that you do at least one of eco trip in Vietnam Mekong Delta. This is a good choice to explore the peaceful and greener Vietnam that exists outside the busiest city.
The best attractive thing to see in Vietnam Mekong Delta is floating village. Because of its nature, everything revolves around the water, floating market has become a unique cultural of Vietnam Mekong Delta. In the early morning, you can do the trip to the famous floating markets like Cai Rang (Can Tho), Tra On (Vinh Long), Long Xuyen (An Giang)… while enjoying a beautiful landscape from the canals. They are all amazing which is the commercial on a scale you couldn't have imagined. They sell everything they have such as fresh fruits, food, clothes… They introduce their product by hoisting them up on a flagpole-like stick.Then you should have a breakfast coffee on the riverside with Pho, Bun and Banh mi. Besides, you will enjoy experiencing local people living in a riverside community.
