As part of the Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara) Festival 2023, a traditional boat race was held on the Co Co River on Friday, attracting a large number of visitors.

Vegetarian food demonstration event draws much attention from both locals and tourists

This year's traditional boat race saw the participation of 10 teams from the districts of Lien Chieu, Son Tra, Cam Le and Hoa Vang, plus the wards My An, Khue My, Hoa Hai and Hoa Quy in Ngu Hanh Son District.

This was the first time that the boat race had had full participation of districts in the city. The race created a joyful and exciting atmosphere for both local residents and visitors.

Boat race is a river sport associated with traditional festivals of the country. The event provided a good opportunity for locals citywide to meet, exchange, enjoy healthy entertainment, and create solidarity in the community.

Also in the morning of March 10, the Organising Committee of the Quan The Am festival 2023 organised a vegetarian food demonstration contest with 6 participating teams who came from famous restaurants in serving vegetarian dishes in the city.

Contestants demonstrated their ingenuity in processing and decorating vegetarian dishes, thereby contributing to spreading the traditional culinary quintessence of the Buddhist community.

Traditional boat race on the Co Co River

This year's traditional boat race has 10 participating teams across the city

The race creates a joyful and exciting atmosphere for local residents and tourists.

The vegetarian dishes are not only delicious, but also highly aesthetic.

The vegetarian culinary demonstration contributes to spreading the traditional culinary quintessence of the Buddhist community.

Reporting by X.DUNG, Q.CUONG - Translating by M.DUNG