Set a record of 135 dishes made from pomelo

The organizers awarded prizes to the winning teams in the cooking competition. Photo: Ho Thao.

On April 12, at Dong Thanh Secondary and High School (Dong Thanh Commune, Binh Minh Town, Vinh Long), the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vinh Long province organized the Binh Minh Thanh Tra Festival, setting a Vietnamese record with 135 dishes and drinks made from Thanh Tra - a local specialty fruit.

The event attracted hundreds of visitors to enjoy the specialties of Binh Minh town and Vinh Long province.

Attending the festival were representatives of departments and branches in the province, Vietnam Record Association, Mekong Delta Chefs Association and many agricultural production and processing units.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Quyen Thanh, Vice Chairwoman of Vinh Long Provincial People's Committee, the record setting of 135 dishes made from pomelos is a recognition of the efforts and creativity of local people, contributing to honoring the value of labor and enriching the cultural and culinary life of the community.

Thanh Tra, Nam Roi grapefruit and tofu are currently the main agricultural and food products associated with the image and brand of Binh Minh town. Organizing the Thanh Tra Festival for the first time not only aims to promote local specialties but also creates opportunities to connect production and expand the consumption market.

Food and drinks made from pomelos by a competing team. Photo: Trung Pham.

The event is expected to contribute to making Dong Thanh commune an attractive tourist destination of Vinh Long province, contributing to the goal of welcoming 2.15 million visitors and revenue of VND 1,150 billion in 2025 according to the resolution set by the Vinh Long Provincial Party Committee.

Within the framework of the festival, many activities were organized such as: Culinary contest using ingredients from pomelo, OCOP product display space, reenactment of traditional rural market, demonstration of tofu production process - a product recognized as national intangible cultural heritage.

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