Maspero River News Today

Sóc Trăng Province’s Ok Om Bok Festival, an important traditional event for the Khmer people, featured numerous activities to celebrate Khmer culture, as well as the receiving of record of Việt Nam’s largest painting made with ST25 rice.

Around 46 teams will compete in the Ngo (Khmer long boat)  race which will take place from November 25-27 in the Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng.

The extravaganza is poised to feature a wide array of festive activities

The races are recognized as national intangible cultural heritage

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