The personality of the Southern people is often generalized as diligent, hard-working, eager to do business, and very honest and simple. In particular, the Southern people are funny and optimistic with an interesting culture expressed through smiles.
After Gia Long Emperor ascended the throne in 1802, the Nguyen government set up an apparatus all the way to the base. In which, the orientations on agriculture were implemented, most notably the policy on reclaiming land and establishing new villages in the South. The Nguyen Dynasty made great efforts to organize the reclamation and establishment of plantations to develop agriculture and allowed the people to freely come and claim the land individually or collectively under the help and policies of the imperial court.
Vietnam is famous for its rich culinary culture, from traditional food to innovative cuisine. However, this potential has not been fully exploited in areas such as culture, tourism... In movies, Vietnamese culinary culture is depicted as a forgotten treasure.
Costume is one of the elements which express ethnic cultural identity. Ao Dai – a Vietnamese traditional costume, is not only one of the symbols confirming the cultural identity of our country, but also expressing the Vietnamese soul thanks to the fact that this costume is suitable for all classes in the society.
Speaking of the Southwest, people immediately think of novelty, because this land has only been explored for more than three hundred years. Therefore, in terms of the land's formation history, the natural environment, as well as the social and cultural environment, all have certain differences, creating a new feature compared to other regions in our country.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed Decision No.1862/QD-TTg on the organizing of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day annually on a national scale on April 21st
On the morning of October 6th, Can Tho Public Library launched and officially served readers a digitized collection of articles, magazines, and thematic images with the name “President Ho Chi Minh - Your name is bright forever”.
Recently, there have been many outstanding programmes and art shows that not only entertain the audience but also spread meaningful and positive messages to the public. As a result, the public's requirements are also higher for artists, journalists, producers, etc.
Can Tho city is rich in culture and art with many famous artists and composers. Following that tradition, the source of ancient music composers in Can Tho is increasing significantly, contributing to the conservation and promotion of national music.