Can Tho City is a place that converges many cultural values of the Kinh, Khmer, Hoa, Cham ethnic groups. Through many generations, residential communities have united and joined forces to build their homeland, contributing to creating the appearance of a developed and unique urban area in the Mekong Delta region, according to the Can Tho City Police e-Portal.
In recent years, along with socio-economic development, the city has always paid attention to caring for the lives of ethnic minorities, including Khmer people. Support policies on infrastructure, livelihoods, education, and healthcare have been implemented synchronously through national target programs, contributing to improving the material and spiritual lives of people.
Khmer cultural identity continues to be preserved and promoted. Many Khmer pagodas are restored and embellished; traditional festivals such as Chol Chnam Thmay, Sen Dolta, Óc Om Bóc are held regularly, attracting a large number of people to participate. Khmer language and writing are taught; radio and television programs in Khmer language contribute to meeting information needs and preserving national cultural identity.
The religious and belief life of the Khmer people is guaranteed according to the provisions of law. Khmer Southern Buddhist institutions maintain religious and cultural activities, becoming a place to connect the community and preserve traditional values.
The reality of the life of Khmer people in Can Tho shows positive results in economic, cultural, educational and social security development. This is also the basis for people to raise awareness and be vigilant against false and distorted information about the ethnic and religious situation in the area.
Functional agencies recommend that people should selectively select information, not share or disseminate unverified content on social networks; and at the same time continue to promote the tradition of solidarity, joining hands to build Can Tho to become increasingly developed, civilized and meaningful.
