Thua Thien – Hue: 1st Lotus Festival wraps up with resounding success

Thứ Hai, 02/07/2018, 12:54

PSNews - Lotus holds a special value in the lives of local residents. Lotus seed has long been considered good for health with rich nutrition. In particular, lotus seed in Tinh Tam lake is among top 50 Vietnamese specialties voted by the Vietnam Records Organisation.

Lotus of royal city of Hue is the most famous in Vietnam. Therefore, authorities of Thua Thien-Hue decided to organize its first lotus festival themed "Legend of a flower" on June 29 to July 1.

The festival included many meaningful activities following its topic such as fashion show of traditional long dresses with lotus patterns, exhibition of lotus paintings and products made from lotus. In particular, proceeds from an auction of paintings will donate to a social foundation with the aim of supporting poor households.

Additionally, demonstration of traditional crafts such as embroidering painting and conical hat making and food court of lotus dishes attracted thousands of domestic and international visitors.

Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Nguyen Van Phuc said lotus holds a special value in the lives of local residents. Lotus seed has long been considered good for health with rich nutrition. Particularly, lotus seed in Tinh Tam lake is among top 50 Vietnamese specialties voted by the Vietnam Records Organisation.

According to the history, lotus grown in Tinh Tam lake is used to cook specialties for the Kings during the Nguyen dynasty. Thanks to rich alluvial soil, lotus seed here tastes delicious and sweet, different from those grown in other areas.

By Linh Bui