Ben Tre is Vietnam's coconut hub.

With the theme ‘Coconuts on the Way to Integration and Sustainable Development’, the festival honours coconut trees and their products, the growers  and those who work in the sector.

This year, it will feature exhibitions on coconut products and trade fairs, along with a wide range of southern delicacies starring coconut as the main ingredient. Workshops focusing on brand building for Ben Tre coconut will also be arranged within the framework of the event.

A key event is the Culture and Tourism Week highlighting Ben Tre as a cradle of coconuts. The activities include a fashion show of coconut costumes, coconut parade and trips to discover Ben Tre Province.