Bustling flower market 'On the wharf, under the boat', the only one in Ho Chi Minh City

The flower market "On the wharf, under the boat" at Binh Dong wharf (District 8) is the only one in Ho Chi Minh City and is bustling with buyers and sellers. This is the earliest flower market to open in Ho Chi Minh City so that people can visit and buy Tet flowers.

People come to Binh Dong wharf flower market early to buy Tet flowers.

On the morning of February 6 (27th day of Tet), early morning at Binh Dong wharf flower market (District 8) by Tin Tuc newspaper reporter, many people came here to choose and buy Tet flowers. This year's flower market has about 660 flower, ornamental plant, and fruit businesses arranged along Tau Hu canal with reasonable prices, serving the Tet shopping needs of Ho Chi Minh City people.

Boats bring flowers from the Western provinces to Ho Chi Minh City to sell at Binh Dong wharf flower market.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa, Vice Chairman of District 8 People's Committee, said that this is the 4th year the "On the wharf, under the boat" spring flower market has been organized at the city level, creating a place for gardeners from the southwestern provinces to bring flowers to Ho Chi Minh City for sale. The "On the wharf, under the boat" spring flower market is an opportunity to connect and promote economic value, bringing typical products of the southern river region to a new level, affirming the brand value of the cultural specialties of the South. This year, the highlight of the flower market is the red ceramic art street of Vinh Long, inspired by the idea of ​​​​the five elements of feng shui with 5 symbolic colors interwoven with miniature landscapes. In addition, there is also a model of a traditional 3-room, 2-wing house made of Vinh Long red ceramic, which was set as a Vietnam Record in 2023.

The Binh Dong wharf spring flower market has been maintained by the people since 1975. In 2012, District 8 implemented a series of spring flower festival activities of the district and from 2021, it was included in the series of typical annual cultural, artistic and festival events of Ho Chi Minh City.

This year's Binh Dong wharf spring flower market has more than 660 gardeners from Ben Tre, Vinh Long, Tien Giang, Dong Thap, Long An provinces and Da Lat city participating in the Tet flower display business.

According to Western traders, every time Tet comes, they start their journey full of fruits and flowers from all regions to Ho Chi Minh City. The flower pots and goods from the boats on the canal are transported right to the wharf and sold on the spot, forming a vibrant and unique market space, adding color to the city in spring.

The area selling apricot blossoms is the most chosen spot for young people to take photos. At this flower market, the price of apricot blossoms this Tet has not increased compared to last year, with prices ranging from 150,000 VND for small pots to 5 - 20 million VND for larger pots.

Experience booth for wrapping and cooking banh tet at Binh Dong wharf market.

Raspberry chrysanthemum at Binh Dong flower market.

Nightly art performances, each night a different genre (music, drama, traditional opera, comedy, cai luong theater, amateur music...) at the spring flower market "On the wharf, under the boat".

The spring flower market takes place from January 25 (December 15) to February 9, 2024 (December 30).

Photo series: Hoang Tuyet - Manh Linh/Tin Tuc Newspaper Source link