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Floating fruit market
Lasting throughout the three summer months, from May 30th, 2018 to August 31st, 2018, the "Floating Fruit Market" at Suoi Tien is an impressive activity and one of the most memorable events of the Southern Fruit Festival. Visitors can enjoy the fresh, refreshing, and nutritious flavors of hundreds of varieties of ripe, early-season fruits at prices 20% to 30% cheaper than the market price throughout the three summer months. Over 13 festival seasons, nearly 20,000 tons of Vietnamese fruit have been sold at the "Floating Fruit Market".
Famous specialty fruit brands such as An Phuoc plums, Chin Hoa durians, Xuong longan, Ha Chau strawberries, Ba Ro green pomelos, Hau plums, Hoa Loc mangoes, Thach Kiet longan, Que longan, honey oranges, palm sugar, Sa Li guavas, pink mangoes, and coconuts... contributed to the richness, diversity, and scale of the "Floating Fruit Market" in 2018.
The 10th "Delicious and Safe Fruits of Southern Vietnam" Competition
The 10th "Delicious and Safe Southern Fruit" competition took place on June 1, 2018, jointly organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Southern Fruit Research Institute, and Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Joint Stock Company. Throughout its nine previous seasons, the competition has consistently received enthusiastic support from farmers across the Southeast region, showcasing a variety of specialty fruits that are large, delicious, beautiful, and meet food safety standards. Many growers from 21 provinces and cities have selected and brought their produce to the competition.
The "Farmers' Quiz" program within the competition will provide much enjoyment for visitors, along with numerous prizes in the Safe and Delicious Fruit category and the Rare and Exotic Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition, which will be awarded to participating farmers. A particularly significant highlight of this year's competition is the honoring of farmers who have consistently won awards throughout the 10 years of the Southern Vietnam Delicious Fruit and Vegetable Competition.
Fruit carving art
The competition has been the main activity of the festival since 1997. Visitors will be able to admire exquisite and vibrant fruit sculptures created by talented artisans. The "Fruit Sculpting Art Competition" contributes to honoring, preserving, and promoting the cultural essence of Southern Vietnam.
In addition to the theme of Vietnamese culture, tourism, and history, this year's competition has expanded to include the theme of "Smart City," aiming to encourage artisans to apply scientific and technological advancements to their works, promote creativity, and strive for an increasingly civilized and modern quality of life.
The "Giant Fruit" parade combined a fashion show featuring fruit motifs.
The "Giant Fruit" parade, featuring magnificent Flower Fairies and Fruit Goddesses showcasing impressive fruit-themed fashion collections, welcomes visitors to the vibrant summer dance at "Suoi Tien Fruit Kingdom." The parade takes place along the main Suoi Tien road throughout the summer, bringing together hundreds of professional performers and six elaborately decorated floats.
The "Giant Fruit" parade is sure to provide visitors with a visually stunning experience at this year's festival. In addition, visitors can admire pottery art, calligraphy displays, wood carvings, stone art, handcrafted furniture, traditional toys, Vietnamese tea ceremony, and more.
Exhibition of agricultural tools from various regions with the theme "The Vitality of Vietnam"
This is a novel cultural exhibition, appearing for the first time at the Southern Fruit Festival. The exhibition portrays the culture and tourism of the three regions of Vietnam through: a creative collection of straw models, a collection of unusual farming tools, and an impressive collection of costumes from the North, Central, and South regions.
The exhibition is an opportunity for visitors, especially foreign tourists and students, to discover the rich cultural identity of the three regions of Vietnam and to celebrate the beauty of the diligent labor of the Vietnamese people.
Demonstration of the art of mixing fruit drinks
The Ho Chi Minh City Bartender Association will be showcasing a vibrant and engaging fruit-based beverage mixing demonstration program on the opening day of the Southern Fruit Festival (June 1st). Visitors will have the opportunity to admire the exciting skills of professional bartenders and enjoy complimentary fruit juices.
Dishes made from fruit - Introducing Suoi Tien's record-breaking dish.
Introducing the "Thirty-Two Fruits for Longevity" dish, made from 32 types of fruit, which set a Vietnamese record in 2012, and other fruit-based dishes prepared by Phu Dong Suoi Tien restaurant.
The "Experience Vietnamese Fruits" program and "Vietnamese Fruit Week"
“Experience Vietnamese Fruits”: From June 1st to June 7th, 2018, guests staying at 4- and 5-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City will be invited to enjoy fresh fruit or fruit juice upon check-in. Domestic and international tourists will be guided to participate in the festival.
"Vietnam Fruit Week": From June 1st to June 7th, 2018, supermarket chains will set up display areas showcasing Vietnamese fruit specialties to introduce them to tourists and consumers, incorporating guidance on distinguishing safe from unsafe fruits within the display area; and offering promotions and discounts on Vietnamese fruits.
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