Can Tho selected for Vietnam Tourism Year 2008

Can Tho has been selected as the site for the ceremony of Vietnam Tourism Year in 2008, themed “Cuu Long with Gardens and Rivers – 2008.”

According to Dinh Viet Khanh, Director of Can Tho Tourism Department, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) decided to choose Can Tho for the ceremony to advertise the tourism in the Mekong River Delta area.

A proposal detailing the organisation of the event has been submitted to VNAT and the central government.

According to the proposal, during 2008 numerous traditional festivals will be held in Can Tho as well as other provinces in the area.

In addition, in 2008, Can Tho will organise a large ceremony to celebrate the 5th anniversary of becoming the city which is under the direct management of the central government. It is scheduled that construction of many important infrastructure projects will be completed such as Can Tho bridge and Can Tho airport.