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As June arrives in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, thousands of lotus flowers begin to bloom across the wetlands of Dong Thap, transforming the landscape into a sea of pink and green.

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It is also the time when locals and visitors gather for one of the region's most distinctive cultural events - the Dong Thap Lotus Festival.

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Held from June 18 to 21 under the theme “Listening to the Lotus Tell Its Story”, the third edition of the festival turned the streets, parks and public spaces of Cao Lanh Ward into a celebration of a flower that has shaped the identity, culture and economy of the province for generations.

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For visitors, the lotus is simply a beautiful flower as it represents purity, resilience and dignity. Rising from muddy waters yet remaining pristine, the lotus has long been admired as a symbol of the Vietnamese spirit.

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Many visitors and local residents visit the festival to capture photos and create lasting memories at this annual celebration, which takes place only once a year.

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Along the "Lotus Road," visitors wander beneath colourful lanterns and artistic installations inspired by lotus petals. Public spaces become open-air galleries where the flower appear in paintings, photography, handicrafts and contemporary design.

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The lotus is deeply woven into the economy of Dong Thap. Every part of the plant can be transformed into food, tea, medicine, handicrafts or agricultural products.

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Visitors admire a large map of Dong Thap Province created from lotus seeds, lotus roots, lotus pods and various products derived from the lotus plant.

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The map of Dong Thap Province is made from an array of lotus-based materials, including dried and fresh lotus seeds, peeled lotus seeds, lotus roots, lotus pods, and lotus leaves and stems.

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Part of a map of Dong Thap Province made from lotus seeds, lotus roots, lotus pods, and other lotus-derived materials on display at the festival.

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A booth showcasing lotus tea and Vietnam’s tea culture at the Dong Thap Lotus Festival.

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One of the most memorable moments is the parade of lotus-themed Áo dài, Vietnam's traditional dress. Hundreds of women in flowing garments decorated with lotus motifs move through major streets, creating a vivid image of elegance and cultural pride.

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Young women from Dong Thap pose in costumes inspired by the lotus, the iconic flower of the Mekong Delta province.

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Visitors pose for photographs at the lotus-themed art street during the Dong Thap Lotus Festival.

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The festival introduces several new attractions, including hot air balloon displays, paragliding performances, trekking tours to Tan Thuan Dong Islet, a lotus-themed Áo dài parade, and various cultural, sports and tourism activities.

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