In this Vietnamese city, arrival of swallows brings both good fortune and cleaning challenges
Vietnam News 22:01 11/10/2026Arriving nearly 40 days earlier than last year, thousands of migrating swallows have swarmed power lines and shopfronts in Can Tho City, delighting locals with a symbol of luck while leaving a heavy daily cleanup in their wake.
Swallows linger too long, foul streets in Vietnam’s Can Tho
Vietnam News 12:38 18/01/2026Tens of thousands of swallows lingering on power lines for weeks has turned parts of the former Soc Trang City, now Phu Loi Ward in Can Tho City in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, into polluted hotspots, with bird droppings blanketing streets and sidewalks.