Visitors to the recent Khanh Son Fruit Festival in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam enjoyed Ta Gu Waterfall and explored traditional cultural activities, including the crafting of instruments by local ethnic craftsmen.

The Khanh Son Fruit Festival ran from Saturday to Tuesday in Khanh Son District, Khanh Hoa Province. 

The event aimed to highlight the agricultural and tourism potential of the district, facilitate farmer connections, and promote collaboration, new information, and technology.

Visitors to the fest enjoyed the refreshing waters of Ta Gu Waterfall, located in Son Hiep Commune of Khanh Son District, just about a two-hour drive from Nha Trang City. 

The 40-meter-high waterfall cascades with a powerful flow, creating misty white clouds and breathtaking natural scenery.

During the hot summer afternoons, hundreds of tourists flock to the waterfall to cool off. 

Hoang Thanh Xuan from neighboring Phu Yen Province, who visited with his family, praised the area’s cool environs and stunning views.

“The space here is so cool and the scenery is spectacular,” Xuan said. 

“My family traveled a long way to come here and was not disappointed.”

The festival also showcased Raglai ethnic minority culture, with visitors exploring traditional handicrafts created by local craftsmen. 

These include intricately made crossbows, Chapi, a traditional musical instrument of the Raglai ethnic people, and baskets. 

Cao Van Thang, a 70-year-old local village head, explained that crafting a crossbow, used for hunting and protection, takes up to three days.

“These crafts should be preserved not only for their unique cultural value but also as products to boost tourism in Khanh Son,” said Truong Duc Hoang from Nha Trang.

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