In the digital age and the era of deep international integration, literature and the arts (L&A) face unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. How Can Tho’s L&A can retain its cultural identity while actively integrating into the wider world has become a topic of growing public interest.

Every May, the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace — where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked for the last 15 years of his life (1954–1969) — welcomes tens of thousands of visitors. Amidst lush green gardens, streams of orderly and respectful guests make their way into the Relic Site, visiting the stilt house where he lived, his beloved fishpond, and the cherished Mango Road full of memories.

Mr. Truong Canh Tuyen, Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee, has recently signed a plan to implement the 2025 Cultural Diplomacy Strategy.

Recently, the People's Council of Cần Thơ City approved a resolution on reorganizing administrative units at the commune level. As part of this, a new ward in Ninh Kiều District will be formed by merging Hưng Lợi and An Khánh wards, and it will carry the name “Tân An.” This raises the question: when did the name “Tân An” originate, and what historical significance does it hold in the urban development of Cần Thơ?

The Council of the National Architecture Awards in 2024-2025 has officially announced the results of this year’s competition.

The habits and customs related to hair and headwear among the Vietnamese, particularly those in Southern Vietnam, have undergone numerous changes over time. These variations reflect different historical periods and societal perceptions.

Regular art performances not only enrich the cultural life of Cần Thơ City but are gradually becoming an attractive tourism product.

About a century ago, Cần Thơ was one of the key agricultural centers of Southern Vietnam. This was reflected in statistics on cultivated land area, rice production, and orchards. Notably, Cần Thơ was among the first places to experiment with tractors in rice fields, dating back 115 years.

Like conical hats and traditional clothing, wooden clogs initially served the sole purpose of protecting the human body—in this case, shielding the feet from direct contact with the ground. Later, they also became a fashion accessory. The emergence of aesthetic value in footwear signified a developing society, leading to an increase in variety, quantity, and design sophistication.

When talking about the Mekong Delta, one cannot overlook its vast diversity of aquatic species. It is often said that there are fish and shrimp wherever there is water in this region, to the extent that some exaggerate humorously: "Move the fish, and you'll see the water!" The vast sea and large rivers host big fish, while canals, ponds, ditches, swamps, and lakes teem with smaller ones.