Long Khanh Fruit Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors

Tens of thousands of visitors flocked to the Long Khanh Fruit Festival during its first three days, sampling Dong Nai's specialty fruits and local cuisine, as well as regional delicacies from across Vietnam, according to the festival's organizing board on June 28.

Chinese visitors take photos at a fruit exhibition booth. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Rambutan and durian stalls attract large crowds of visitors. Photo: Ngoc Lien

The festival is being held from June 26 to July 1 at Victory Monument Park in Long Khanh ward. According to the organizers, the event continues the legacy of the Long Khanh Fruit Festival, a signature cultural and tourism event of former Long Khanh City. The festival also provides an opportunity for local businesses, household businesses and farmers, as well as participants from neighboring wards, to showcase agricultural and commercial products, tourism services, cuisine and local specialties to visitors from within and outside Dong Nai.

Visitors examine a rare golden-husk durian developed by local growers and displayed publicly for the first time. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Featuring 90 booths displaying specialty fruits, agricultural products and OCOP (One Commune One Product) items from Long Khanh and other provinces and cities across Vietnam, the festival has attracted tens of thousands of visitors.

Seasonal termite mushrooms, a local delicacy, attract festivalgoers. Photo: Ngoc Lien

A booth featuring traditional cakes from Vietnam's Mekong Delta draws attention with its colorful display and distinctive flavors. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Lao Cai province showcases its signature local products at the festival. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Chestnuts and traditional cakes from Cao Bang province attract many visitors. Photo: Ngoc Lien

During the festival, visitors are also being treated to free rambutans donated by local orchards and businesses. Besides sampling specialty fruits, they could explore information about eco-orchard tourism destinations in Binh Loc, Hang Gon, Long Khanh and Xuan Lap wards, while enjoying traditional regional cakes and agricultural specialties from across the country.

Festivalgoers can also learn more about orchard tours and tourism destinations in the Long Khanh area. In the photo: Visitors from Ho Chi Minh City inquire about Long Khanh tour packages.

A map highlighting Long Khanh's location, development potential and key advantages is displayed at the festival. Photo: Ngoc Lien

By N. Lien – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho