Exciting experience in the middle of U Minh Ha forest
On May 10, at U Minh Ha National Park (Da Bac commune, Ca Mau province), Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee opened the "U Minh Forest Fragrance" event in 2026 with many unique cultural, sports and eco-tourism activities.
The event takes place in two days, October 9 - 5 at U Minh Ha National Park and Muoi Ngot Eco-tourism Area (hamlet 4, Tran Van Thoi commune), attracting more than 2,000 delegates, athletes, tourists and local people to participate.
The highlight of the program is a series of activities imbued with the imprint of U Minh land such as cross-forest running, forest walking, trimaran racing, trimaran sparring, and monkey bridge challenge.
Not only creating a vibrant atmosphere, the activities also help visitors directly experience the melaleuca forest ecosystem, the typical lifestyle of the Southern riverine residents and the pristine beauty of the U Minh Ha wetlands.
In addition, the space for giao lưu (interaction) of Don ca tai tu, displaying images, OCOP products, typical local cuisine and experiential tours connecting U Minh Ha National Park with Muoi Ngot eco-tourism area also attracts a large number of tourists.
Many activities recreating traditional crafts such as beehive watching, catching field fish or introducing the life of residents in the melaleuca forest area have contributed to creating a unique identity for this year's event.
According to the Organizing Committee, through the series of activities, the event contributes to promoting the image, ecotourism potential and unique cultural values of U Minh Ha land; and at the same time creates a space for exchange and connection for tourism and trade development between localities.
Creating "leverage" for Ca Mau ecotourism
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Le Van Su - Vice Chairman of Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee - emphasized that "U Minh Forest Fragrance" is not simply a festival, but also an affirmation of the aspiration to rise up of the southernmost land of the Fatherland.
According to Mr. Su, through the event, the province wishes to introduce the unique beauty of U Minh cajeput forest, the wetland ecosystem and the Southern river culture to tourists inside and outside the province.
This is a'leverage' event, contributing to promoting the potential of eco-tourism economy, gradually transforming resource potential into economic value," Mr. Su expected.
Leaders of Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee said that the locality is aiming to build a unique eco-tourism brand, imbued with cultural identity to create an impression on the Vietnam tourism map.
The province also sets a goal to develop a circular economic ecosystem associated with forests, in which natural resources are exploited sustainably, both creating livelihoods for people and preserving the ecological environment.
According to the province's orientation, in the coming time, Ca Mau will study opening more tours and routes to effectively connect national parks in the area; and at the same time link tourism between U Minh Ha and localities in the province and neighboring provinces, including An Giang.
Through practical experience activities, the province expects to raise community awareness in environmental protection, preserving the green color of the forest and building an image of friendly and hospitable Ca Mau people.
When each citizen becomes a tourism ambassador, it is also when the image of civilized and hospitable Ca Mau is spread more strongly," Mr. Le Van Su emphasized.
