Ghe Ngo Boat Race Festival - A Must-See Soc Trang Festival
Ghe Ngo Boat Race Festival - A Must-See Soc Trang Festival

The most anticipated race in Soc Trang, Mekong Delta. This vibrant and thrilling boat race is part of the traditional Khmer Festival, Ooc Om Boc. The festival pays homage to the moon and serves as a celebration for the end of the year in the Khmer calendar. The Ghe Ngo race involves about 48 groups of racing traditional Khmer boats in time with the sounds of gongs and cheers from the large audience along both sides of Maspero river. Top tip: 31st Oct is the best day to see the boat racing festival in Soc Trang province.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Soc Trang Visitor Guide

The impressive Ghe Ngo (Khmer long boats) are 22 to 24 meters long and carry 50 to 60 rowers.
 10 groups of woman racing traditional Khmer boats.
A dragon boat leader is practicing a spiritual incense before the race as well.
A lot of locals are garthering to the banks even the trees for watching the boat racing.
A Khmer kid is enjoying the festival.
A smile on the face of the winner!!

Pro tips:

Soc Trang Khmer pagodas are solemn places, so you should choose beautiful clothes that are still polite and discreet. In the temple grounds, there are many animal statues such as elephants, snakes, etc. If you go with the children, please remind them not to climb because these are sacred symbols of the Khmer people.

The monks don’t ask for money, although donations won’t hurt.

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

If you plan to extend your tour to Soc Trang homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

When visiting the Soc Trang or doing any customized tours, choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets. Safety is a priority!

Soc Trang tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Bat pagodaChen Kieu (Bowl) pagoda, Dung islet, Ghe Ngo boat race festivalpink trumpet tree roadClay pagoda (Chua Dat Set)Khleang pagodaNga Nam floating marketPhat Hoc 2 pagodaSoc Trang central marketSoc Trang museumSom Rong pagodapopular and clean homestays and hotels in Soc Trang

Soc Trang food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Soc Trang cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cong CakePia CakeBun Nuoc Leo Soc Trang’s Noodle Soup

Bring the raincoat if you travel to Soc Trang in the rainy season, as Soc Trang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Soc Trang, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you


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