From May 30 to June 1, 2023, Can Tho Municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinates with the People's Committee of Binh Thuy district to organize the Ky Yen Thuong Dien Festival in 2023.

“Twenty-Five Days in Search of Ancient Traces” is a valuable and fascinating travelogue written by journalist Khuong Viet, which was published in 19 consecutive issues of Nam Ky Tuan Bao (Southern Weekly) in 1942. Specifically, issues 27 and 28 included a section titled "Straight to Can Tho", describing many historical sites and landscapes of Can Tho. As journalist Khuong Viet, said: "For twenty-five days straight, we lived entirely in the past, almost forgetting our present lives." More than 80 years later, those newspaper articles remain valuable to those who love Tay Do.

The scientific seminar on "Preservation and Promotion of the Cultural Values of the Mekong Delta Region in the New Context" was recently organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH), Can Tho University. With its intricate network of rivers and canals that have evolved over hundreds of years, the aquatic environment has bestowed this region with a unique cultural identity. In the modern context, given the impacts of nature and human activities, preserving this cultural identity poses various challenges.

Vietnam has exerted great efforts to preserve its intangible cultural heritages and gained remarkable achievements in this field. These efforts have contributed to the implementation of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage that the country joined two decades ago.

At the 10th Southern Folk Cake Festival in 2023, the fashion collection presentation inspired by traditional folk cakes by designer Nguyen Minh Cong captivated a large audience. Everyone marveled at the creativity and skill of the 1994-born designer.

Fish sauce, widely used and arguably indispensable in Vietnamese culinary culture, not only has a long history but also holds a special place in the consciousness of the Vietnamese people.

Establishing and developing a culture of reading is one of the significant strategic directions of our Party and State. The development of reading culture also contributes to the development of human resources, intellectual capital, and the integration capabilities of the Vietnamese people in the digital age. In Can Tho City, the development of the book reading movement and reading culture is highly emphasized, with numerous activities targeting the youth, and students.

Folk festivals in our country generally carry an influential agricultural ritualistic aspect, reflecting human consciousness from ancient times. Simultaneously, folk festivals also possess social value, which is to create psychological balance for individuals.

The Southern Folk Cake Festival 2023 was held from April 28 to May 2, marking the 10th time this event has been successfully held, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. At the same time, it continued to promote the value of traditional culinary culture in tourism development and create long-term livelihoods for a large number of folk cake artisans. However, after 10 years, the event is also facing the need to continue to change and innovate to develop more strongly and sustainably.

According to experts and managers, the cultural industry plays an important role in Vietnam's future economy. The cultural industry also has a key role in promoting cultural preservation, development, and international integration. Unlocking resources for cultural industry development in Can Tho City presents numerous opportunities but also many challenges.