Visitors delighted to check in with 2.5m tall dragon fruit sculpture in Dong Thap

Visitors to the Dong Thap Fruit Festival in Vietnam were captivated by a creative fruit carving competition, where local communities showcased their artistry using the region's abundant produce. A standout attraction was a striking 2.5-meter-tall dragon sculpture, meticulously crafted entirely from various fruits.

The competition, themed "Dong Thap - Sweetness of Alluvium, Richness of the Land," was a key event within the province's inaugural Fruit Festival. It saw participation from farmer association clusters across the province, each presenting diverse and innovative fruit arrangements.

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Through this competition, we hope to introduce visitors from near and far to the diverse types of products and agricultural produce such as mangoes, chilies, water caltrops, taro, acerola cherries...

These displays included fruit pyramids, dragon boats, and maps, all fashioned from local fruits. The dragon sculpture, in particular, drew significant attention, with one notable creation featuring lemons and limes. Another impressive work, "Sweet Fruits of the Lotus Land," by a cluster of farmer associations, depicted three intertwined dragons and highlighted local durian varieties.

Representatives from the participating farmer associations expressed their hope that the competition would serve as a platform to introduce visitors to the region's diverse agricultural products, such as mangoes, chilies, water caltrops, taro, and acerola cherries. The event celebrated the rich agricultural heritage of Dong Thap province and provided a unique visual experience for attendees.

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The highlight and the message that the work sends to the community and visitors is the image of Uncle Ho placed solemnly high up, with a spacious house shimmering in the middle, and at the bottom are durian varieties. We want to say that thanks to the state's care and the economy from durian, the people of this land have a spacious and cozy home.