Hordes of people are coming to an ancient village in Hue City to attend a fruit fest featuring a fruit specialty.

A performance at the inaugural ceremony of the fourth edition of the Thanh Tra Fruit Festival in Thuy Bieu Ward, Hue City on 30 August 2014  (Photo: Tuoi Tre)

Nguyet Bieu, the village, located in Thuy Bieu Ward, launched Friday the biennial event Thanh Tra Fruit Festival boasting its delicacy, ‘thanh tra,’ a variety of pomelo native to Hue City.

The three-day fest, which is in its fifth year, boasts numerous festivities, including a ‘thanh tra’ contest and an art exhibition dedicated to the fruit. Traditional games are also organized to entertain visitors.

One of the fest’s highlights is that visitors can taste a plethora of dishes prepared with ‘thanh tra’ and other specialties from neighboring locales.

Many companies operating in the fruit industry have signed trade contracts with local growers at the festival.

(Source: Tuoitrenews)