(PLVN) - With its rich culture and unique beauty, Soc Trang province has gradually developed the tourism industry, especially cultural tourism. Cultural tourism is not only to attract tourists, but also a way to preserve and promote cultural identity, creating jobs for local people.
Khmer culture is not only expressed through language and customs but also shines through festivals, arts and cuisine. That has created unique cultural values, typical of this land. One of the highlights of Khmer culture in Soc Trang is traditional festivals such as: Ooc Om Boc festival, Sene Dolta festival, Chol Chham Thmay festival, ...
The Ooc Om Boc Festival is an important event of the year, taking place on the full moon day of the tenth lunar month. The festival honors the Water God and commemorates ancestors. This is an occasion for people to bathe and release lanterns on the water, creating a magical and shimmering scene.
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Soc Trang is investing in tourism, especially cultural tourism and festival tourism. |
The festival not only attracts local people, but also becomes an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists, bringing a significant source of revenue to Soc Trang tourism industry. In addition to festivals, traditional arts of the Khmer people such as dancing and singing are also very rich and diverse, typically: Apsara dance, Ro Bam stage art, Du Ke stage, ...
In particular, the graceful Apsara dances and the melodious folk songs deeply express the thoughts and feelings of the Khmer people. This art is not only a form of entertainment, but also a means to preserve culture, introduce the history and people of the Khmer to the world. Organizing these art performances at festivals has attracted a large number of tourists from inside and outside the province. This also helps promote cultural values and create a beautiful image for Soc Trang tourism.
Khmer cuisine is also an indispensable part of the cultural identity here. Traditional dishes such as: vermicelli soup, pia cake, cong cake, shrimp cake, etc. are not only delicious but also have the unique flavor of Soc Trang, captivating visitors when enjoying. Visitors often go to restaurants serving Khmer cuisine, not only to enjoy the food, but also to feel a part of the culture of the people here.
With its rich culture and unique beauty, Soc Trang province has gradually developed tourism, especially cultural tourism. With that potential, the province has now had policies to encourage and support the development of tourism. Cultural tourism is not only to attract tourists, but also a way to preserve and promote cultural identity, creating jobs for local people.
Thanks to efforts to preserve and develop unique culture, Soc Trang tourism industry is making steady progress on the Vietnam tourism map. In 2023, Soc Trang province welcomed millions of tourists, of which foreign tourists accounted for a significant portion. It can be said that Soc Trang's "smokeless industry" has contributed to improving the lives of people and promoting local economic development.
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Khmer people in Soc Trang have a variety of art forms, this is also something that tourists like to discover unique features every time they come to Soc Trang. |
Mr. Pham Van Dau - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Soc Trang province said: "Soc Trang province strives to become one of the festival tourism centers of the Mekong Delta region with a brand name, high competitiveness and profound cultural content. Taking cultural - festival tourism as the basis and foundation for developing other types of tourism and tourism services. The province focuses on exploiting worshiping establishments, religious beliefs of the three ethnic groups Kinh - Khmer - Hoa. At the same time, promoting the value of historical relics in the province to serve visitors".
“Currently, the province is improving its own tourism brand. From there, it can affirm its position on the Vietnamese tourism map. The cultural beauty of the Khmer people in Soc Trang not only brings a unique identity to this land; It is also a solid foundation for the overall development of the province's tourism industry. It is these unique cultural values that have contributed to making Soc Trang's "smokeless industry" one of the important economic development drivers. That promises to make Soc Trang an attractive destination in the future," Mr. Dau shared.
Source: https://baophapluat.vn/net-dep-van-hoa-dong-bao-khmer-soc-trang-va-vai-tro-trong-phat-trien-du-lich-post521997.html
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