(VOVworld) The 2012 Coconut Festival has opened in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre.

The festival themed “Ben Tre on the road to integration and development” not only showcases hundreds of coconut products skillfully made by local farmers but also features the unique beauty of Ben Tre province. Activities will include a trade fair, a street carnival, a seminar on how to increase the value of coconut products, a ceremony to honour coconut farmers, a tour of coconut grooves, a Miss Ben Tre Contest and art performances. During the festival farmers will have an opportunity to exchange techniques for growing coconuts and making coconut products.