Despite a heavy rain, many foreign tourists waded through mud to experience first-hand the jobs of Vietnamese farmers during a festival in a ward in Hoi An City, central Quang Nam Province on Saturday.

The 'Going to the Field' Festival in Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An City attracted hundreds of local farmers and international travelers who were touring Hoi An.

They joined many activities at the festival, including ploughing paddy fields, planting rice seedlings, and bailing out water.

James, a tourist from New Zealand, said he felt thrilled and excited as this was the first time he had ploughed rice fields with Vietnamese farmers.

“The job is not easy at all as I had to walk in the mud and control the buffalo at the same time, but this is a great experience during my trip to Hoi An,” James said.

Local farmers enthusiastically helped foreign tourists get used to farming activities.

During the festival, tourists could also enjoy local typical dishes, such as cao lau (noodle dish served with shrimp, pork, and a little broth), mi Quang (Quang noodles), and banh xeo (sizzling pancakes).

The festival also included a contest called 'I am a farmer' and other games.

The event fostered a warm and welcoming atmosphere for farmers as they prepared for a new planting season, providing a platform to exchange knowledge and experiences in rice cultivation.

Nguyen The Hung, vice-chairman of the Hoi An administration, highlighted that the festival played a key role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Vietnam's rice-farming traditions.

Hung emphasized that this initiative was one of several significant efforts to motivate local farmers to boost production while showcasing the country's traditional rice cultivation practices to visitors, thus advancing the city’s commitment to green tourism.

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