The key activities of the year of national tourism Mekong - Can Tho 2008

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Street Festival in celebration of the Year of Tourism
- Time: 18:00-19:30 on February 21, 2008
- Location: Hoa Binh Ave., Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.

The 2008 Year of National Tourism announcing ceremony
- Time: 20:00 on Feb 21, 2008
- Location: Bai Cat Area along the Hau River, Cai Khe Islet, Can Tho City.

Ninh Kieu Quay Festivals
- Time: February 21 – 25, 2008
- Location: Ninh Kieu Quay, Can Tho City

Mekong - Can Tho 2008 Commercial & Tourist Fair
- Time: February 21 – 26, 2008
- Location: Can Tho International Fair & Exhibition Center

The Mekong Delta Cuisine Festival
- Time: February 21 – 26, 2008
- Location: Hoa Su Tourist Spot, Cai Khe Islet, Can Tho City

Seminar on Traveling Tours and the Mekong Delta Tour Guide Contest
- Time: February 23, 2008
- Location: Can Tho International Fair & Exhibition Center

Miss Mekong Delta Contest Final
- Time: 19:00 on February 23, 2008
- Location: Phu Sa Tourist resort, Au Islet, Can Tho City.

Water sports events (Parachuting, Parasailing, Waterskiing, Jet - skiing, Hydrofoil…)
- Time: February 21 – 27, 2008
- Location:  Phu Sa Tourist resort, Au Islet, Can Tho City.

Mekong Expo 2008 International Fair
- Time: April 29 – May 5, 2008
- Location: Can Tho International Fair & Exhibition Center.
Other activities:
- Tourist artistic photo exhibition.
- The Mekong Delta Singing Contest.
- Amateur Folk Music Performances.
Night of Colored Lanterns to celebrate April-30-1975 victory
- Time: 20:00 on April 29, 2008
- Location: Ninh Kieu Quay, Can Tho City.
The Mekong Delta Ngo Boat Racing Festival
- Time: April 30, 2008
- Location: Khai Luong Canal, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.

The National wide Traditional Boat Racing
- Time: May 7, 2008
- Location: Khai Luong Canal, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.

The South-west Delicious Fruits Festival
- Time: May 5 – 11, 2008
- Location: My Khanh Tourist Village, Phong Dien District, Can Tho City.

The Peoples’ Cultural & Artistic Festival
- Time: July 4 -7, 2008
- Location: The City Cultural House, Can Tho City.

Construction Exhibition Fair
- Time: July 3 – 7, 2008
- Location: Can Tho International Fair & Exhibition Center.

The Seminar on Waterway Culture in Tourist Activities
- Time: July 4, 2008
- Location: Golf Hotel, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.

International Trade Fair
- Time:  August 28 – Sep 3, 2008
- Location: Can Tho International Fair & Exhibition Center.

The Seminar on Potentials & Opportunities for the Tourist Development of the Mekong Delta
- Time: August 29, 2008
- Location: Golf Hotel, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.

The Fourth Sport and Cultural Festival of Southern Khmer Ethnic Minorities
- Time: November 2008
- Location: O Mon District, Can Tho City.

Nationwide Museum Conference
- Time: November 2008
- Location: Can Tho City Museum.

Can Tho Bridge Opening Ceremony
- Time: at the end of December 2008
- Location: Can Tho Bridge, Cai Rang District, Can Tho City.
International Agriculture Fair
- Time: December 3 – 9, 2008
- Location: Can Tho International Fair & Exhibition Center.

2009 New Year Greeting Celebration – The 5th Anniversary Celebration of Can Tho City being recognized as a centrally-governed city and the Closing Ceremony of the Year of National Tourism.

- Time: 20:00 on December 31, 2008
- Location: Can Tho Bridge, Cai Rang District, Can Tho City.

Besides the key activities listed above, folk festivals, sporting events, artistic & cultural performances and tourist events will be organized throughout the year of 2008 both in Can Tho City and in the Mekong Delta provinces.

(Source: mekong-cantho2008.info)