Tet Flower Market Starts in HCMC
Several flower markets was kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on January 16 at various locations prior to the traditional Lunar New Year festival (Tet).
There are three large city flower markets at 23/9 Park, Le Van Tam Park in District 1 and Gia Dinh Park in Go Vap District with over 1,200 stalls.
The city has also permitted districts to hold 56 smaller flower markets, of which for the first time two are being held in Phu Dinh Wharf and in Binh Dong Wharf along the Tau Hu Canal in District 8.
A huge variety of flowers and ornamental plants are for sale and on display in the markets, with plants grown in the shape of dragons are drawing the most attention.
Gardeners and traders from Ben Tre, Long An, Tien Giang and even northern and central provinces are displaying many new and different kinds of flowers.
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