Festival to honor the specialty fruit of Vinh Long pomelo

People are selling pomelos at the foot of Can Tho bridge. Photo: Contributor.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vinh Long province said that the provincial People's Committee decided to organize Thanh Tra Festival and perform a Vietnamese record with 135 culinary dishes made from Thanh Tra of Binh Minh town. The event will open on April 12 at Binh Minh Secondary and High School with the participation of about 150 delegates.

Within the framework of the festival, many attractive activities will take place such as culinary competitions, OCOP product displays and introductions of typical local products. In particular, the performance of 135 dishes made from pomelos will not only contribute to setting a Vietnamese record, but also honor the specialty fruit of Binh Minh town.

The event aims to promote the image and enhance the value of Binh Minh pomelo on the Vietnamese culinary map, while creating opportunities for exchange and connection between growers, businesses and tourists, promoting tourism associated with typical agricultural products.

Binh Minh Town, Vinh Long Province is the only locality in the Southwest region that commercially grows pomelo trees. This is a woody plant that takes 3-10 years to grow for harvest. Pomelo trees flower around October - November every year, and after about a week they will bear fruit, bringing a stable income to farmers.

The entire Binh Minh town has about 30 hectares of pomelo growing area, including sweet and sour pomelos, most concentrated in Dong Thanh commune.

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