The 2012 Coconut Festival themed “Ben Tre on the road to integration and development” is taking place in the Mekong Delta province from April 5 to 10.
The 2012 Coconut Festival themed “Ben Tre on the road to integration and development” is taking place in the Mekong Delta province from April 5 to 10.
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| Opening ceremony of coconut festival in Ben Tre |
The festival not only showcases hundreds of coconut products skillfully made by local farmers but also features the unique beauty of Ben Tre province.
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| Coconut products |
Other activities include a trade fair, a street carnival, , a seminar on how to increase the value of coconut products and a ceremony to honour coconut farmers, a tour of coconut gardens, Miss Ben Tre Contest and art performances.
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During the festival farmers will have the chance to exchange their techniques for growing coconuts and making different products from the fruit.
(Source: VOV)
