These days, along the banks of the O Mon River (O Mon District, Can Tho City), people and tourists can admire the groups of boats and rafts parading with many giant animal models, meticulously crafted and creatively crafted.
According to the Organizing Committee, preparations began on the 20th of the 4th lunar month, and in less than a month, flower boats and giant models were completed. The special thing is that each year, flower boats have changes with different animals, bringing novelty and appeal to viewers.
The flower boat convoy parades on the 17th and 18th lunar days, with permission from local authorities and river management units. This year's river parade attracted more than 100 boats, canoes, and rafts from inside and outside the locality, with thousands of people admiring.
In addition to the main flower boat, the highlight of this year's river parade is the 16-meter-long giant crocodile model, which can open its mouth, wink, move its four legs and shine at night. This model has not only attracted the attention of local people but has also caused a stir on social networks in recent days.
Mr. Mai Van Hien (Thoi Loi area, Thoi An ward, O Mon district, Can Tho city) - who directly presided over the production of the giant crocodile model - said that he and more than 10 households in the area, including welders, mechanics... have devoted all their passion and creativity to the production.
The special thing is that the materials that make up this unique model are very simple and familiar such as iron pipe, round iron, bamboo, bamboo, lead wire, nets... with an implementation period of about 20 days.
In addition to crocodiles, Mr. Hien and the people also made other models such as tiger and snake snake, dragon... to create diversity for the parade.
During the parade, many local people came to watch and cheer, expressing their excitement and anticipation.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc (Thoi An ward, O Mon district, Can Tho city) could not hide her excitement: "For the month before, I couldn't sleep, eagerly waiting for the day to watch the parade because there was only once a year. This year, every boat is beautiful, the most impressive of which is the crocodile model. This year's crocodile is the most beautiful of all the years it has returned."
Sharing the same joy, Ms. Nguyen Thi Be Bay (Thoi An ward, O Mon district, Can Tho city) shared: "Not only me but also those who work far away come here to admire the parade. Before the boat passed, people stood at the wharf waiting very early. In particular, this year's crocodile model makes life come true".
After completing the parade activities on the 18th day of the 5th lunar month, crocodiles and other models will be carefully dismantled. The materials will be preserved to be reused for the making of other unique products in the following festival seasons.
