The traditional craft villages in the Mekong Delta are bustling in the days leading up to Tết.

The traditional craft villages in the Mekong Delta are busy producing goods for the Tết Nguyên Đán 2025 season. These unique products from the villages continue to embody the rich cultural heritage passed down through generations.

Định Yên Mat Weaving Village – A Heritage Rich in Cultural Identity

The Định Yên Mat Weaving Village, located in Lấp Vò District, Đồng Tháp Province, is a traditional craft village of the Mekong Delta that has been thriving for over 100 years along the Hau River. Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2013, it has become a symbol of the perseverance and artistry of the people of the Mekong Delta.

As Tết approaches, the atmosphere in the craft villages is full of activity, especially at the peak production time. The roads in Định Yên Village are lined with bright red and yellow dyed mats. This is the time when the entire village works tirelessly to dye and weave mats to meet market demands. Families often stay up late and rise early to complete their work.

With the help of weaving machines, each artisan can produce up to 10 mats a day. This output is significantly higher than the traditional hand-weaving method. These mats, in colors such as red, green, yellow, and ivory, are more than just handcrafted products—they carry the passion of the artisans and add beauty to the spring season throughout the country.

Sa Đéc Flower Village – A Colorful Spring by the Sa Giang River

Sa Đéc Flower Village, a traditional craft village in the Mekong Delta in Đồng Tháp, is one of the largest flower hubs in the region. Every Tết, this flower village comes alive with hundreds of thousands of flower pots in various types, painting a vibrant spring picture.

With over 100 hectares dedicated to flower cultivation, the village grows main flowers such as chrysanthemums, roses, and marigolds. Other varieties, like cát tường and orchids, are also carefully tended by the locals. This year, the Tân An Flower Cooperative has increased production to over 200,000 pots to meet Tết demand.

Beyond its economic value, Sa Đéc Flower Village also holds significant tourism appeal. Each year, at the end of the year, the village attracts thousands of visitors for sightseeing and photography. The bustling atmosphere, with people preparing flowers for the Tết market, is a distinctive cultural charm of the area.

Sơn Đốc Shrimp Cracker Village – The Taste of Tết in Every Piece of Cracker

Located in Hưng Nhượng Commune, Giồng Trôm District, Bến Tre Province, Sơn Đốc Shrimp Cracker Village has been around for over 100 years. As Tết approaches, the village is filled with the sound of grinding dough and images of groups of people busily drying crackers along a road stretching over 1 kilometer.

Currently, modern production facilities have adopted advanced systems for grinding, rolling, and drying. As a result, productivity has increased dramatically compared to traditional manual methods. Every day, this traditional craft village in the Mekong Delta produces tens of thousands of crackers, meeting demand across the region and nationwide.

In addition to traditional shrimp crackers, the village has innovated by offering a variety of new flavors. These crackers not only carry a distinctive taste but also symbolize abundance and togetherness during Tết.

Western Mekong Candied Fruits – A Sweet Gift for the Spring Festival

An essential part of the Tết feast, traditional candied fruits from the Mekong Delta offer unforgettable flavors. In Vĩnh Long, local confectioners are busy at the end of the year, focusing on producing high-quality products to meet market demand.

Candied fruits such as starfruit, tamarind, custard apple, and passion fruit are all made by hand, preserving their natural sweetness. The process of making these sweets requires precision, from selecting the ingredients to soaking in sugar and drying under the sun. Banana candy, made from ripe bananas, ginger, palm sugar, and peanuts, is a beloved specialty.

The traditional craft villages in the Mekong Delta preserve folk culture while boosting the local economy. Each village, from Định Yên mats, Sa Đéc flowers, Sơn Đốc shrimp crackers to candied fruits, leaves its unique mark. These products not only enrich the lives of the locals but also serve as meaningful gifts during Tết.

According to Mytour.vn