From the 1st day of Tet, the flow of spring travelers in Ca Mau begins to spread to familiar spiritual tourist destinations. The atmosphere of going to temples at the beginning of the year takes place gently and orderly, imbued with the cultural and religious activities of Southern people. For many families, going to pagodas at the beginning of the year is not only to pray for peace but also an opportunity to connect and enjoy the spring atmosphere after a year of hard work.
At places such as: Quan Am Phat Dai (Phat Ba Nam Hai), Giac Hoa Pagoda or Truc Lam Zen Monastery, the number of visitors during Tet days has increased significantly compared to normal days. Convenient connecting routes make travel easy and suitable for day trips.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Ut (62 years old, residing in Bac Lieu ward) said: "Tet is going to the pagoda. I don't pray for anything big, I just hope my family is healthy. Now the pagodas and monasteries are taken care of in terms of landscape, going to temples is also going to celebrate Tet, the spirit is very comfortable.
Mr. Tran Minh Hoang, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City to his wife's hometown in Ca Mau, shared: "Every year my family visits Quan Am Phat Dai. Going to temples combined with spring travel is gentle, not as stressful as going on crowded tours.
According to records, the trend of spring travel combined with pilgrimage is becoming increasingly popular, especially among families and young workers. After going to pagodas, many people continue to visit eco-tourism areas and entertainment spots in the province, creating a series of diverse but not too expensive spring travel activities.
Ca Mau province in the period 2021-2030 identifies ecotourism, cultural - spiritual tourism as a unique product. The reality of this spring shows that this type of tourism not only serves the spiritual needs of the people but also contributes to extending the length of stay and distributing the flow of tourists during the peak Tet holiday.
Deputy Director of Ca Mau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ly Vi Trieu Duong commented: "Spiritual tourism has the advantage of being stable, less dependent on the weather, and suitable for many ages. If well organized, this will be a sustainable product, closely linked to people's lives.
Spring travel in Ca Mau is not limited to sightseeing and photography, but a journey to find peace and spiritual balance for the new year. In the slow pace of life in the southernmost land, spring pilgrimage trips are contributing to creating a unique identity for Ca Mau tourism every spring.
