The spring flower market is located along Binh Dong Wharf and Nguyen Van Cua street in District 8, with the site open until January 21, the 30th day of the last lunar month.
Hundreds of gardeners from the provinces of Ben Tre, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Long An, and Dong Thap come together to participate in the event this year.
Along with selling flowers, the organisers hold food stalls, decorative Tet displays, and prepare traditional singing and dancing performances in order to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Duong Anh Duc, vice chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City municipal People’s Committee, beats a drum to kick off the spring flower market on January 16.
Preparing Banh Tet (sticky rice cake) for Tet celebrations
Yellow apricot is one of the most common flowers put on display during the festive season.