Culture - Sports

Nearly 2 centuries have passed, Lam Chay festival is not only the pride of the people of Chau Thanh district, Long An province but also a heritage of the nation and people.

Athletes and coaches across national training centres have returned to intensive training, preparing for strong performances in 2025’s international competitions.

The festival season is approaching. This is not only an opportunity for localities in Long An province to promote their image and attract tourists, but also requires strict preparation and management.

In Long An, Long Thuong Ngu Hanh Lady and Lam Chay are two of the major festivals that attract a lot of attention and are both recognized as national intangible cultural heritages.

A “Mam Ngu Qua” or five-fruit tray is indispensable for each Vietnamese family as among the numerous offerings that are required to decorate ancestral altars during the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

After more than 300 years of land reclamation, the Southern people have created a Tet style with its own unique mark, both preserving traditional identity and harmonizing with the characteristics of the new land.

Vietnam will play Myanmar in a friendly match on March 20 as part of their warm up ahead of their 2027 Asian Cup qualification.

“In the past 5 years, My Tien has been considered the most outstanding athlete of Long An sports. The number of medals she has brought to Long An accounts for 80-90% of the total."

Vietnam will send the strongest squad, including Super Grandmaster Le Quang Liem to compete at the 33rd SEA Games this December in Thailand.

The “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) worshipping ritual is considered the start of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival – the biggest and most important traditional holiday of Vietnamese people.

Sa Dec city in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on January 14 kicked off its 2025 Spring Flower Festival, hoped to become a magnet for visitors from far and wide as the Lunar New Year (Tet) is coming.

2024 is considered a successful year for Long An sports in international arenas as well as national tournaments, reflecting the continuous efforts of athletes as well as training work.