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HCMC – The 46th HCMC Spring Flower Festival was opened to visitors on the evening of February 12 (the 25th day of the last lunar month) at Tao Dan Park in Ben Thanh Ward and will run through February 22, featuring for the first time a nightly horse parade and art performance.
The 46th HCMC Spring Flower Festival, themed “Spring Gathering – Steadfast Advancement,” takes place from February 12 to 22, 2026 at Tao Dan Park. The opening ceremony was held at 6:00 p.m. on February 12A highlight of this year’s festival is the horse mascot, symbolizing strength, endurance and speed. The mascot is designed in a modern visual language, combined with warm tones and natural green colors, creating a vibrant and energetic overall displayAccording to the organizing committee, the event not only serves as a flower and ornamental exhibition space but also conveys a message of solidarity and aspirations for renewal and breakthrough of HCMC in a new development phaseThe festival space is organized along three main gate axes. The Truong Dinh gate stands out with the grand landscape “Sac Ngo Nghinh Xuan,” the art route “Vinh Quy Bai To,” and the miniatures “Bong cau non nuoc” and “Mai vang tien vua”The Nguyen Thi Minh Khai gate showcases “Van Ma Nghenh Xuan” and the central landscape “Tuan Ma Phi Van,” symbolizing national aspirations for further development. The Cach Mang Thang Tam gate presents “Xuan Ca Giao Hoa,” combining fresh flowers and lighting technologyFor the first time, a nightly parade and art performance featuring international horse breeds is being held within Tao Dan ParkAccording to Phu Son, deputy director of Thien Ma Madagui Horse Racing JSC, some of the horses brought to HCMC for the performance have previously competed internationally. The smallest horse is about 1.57 meters tall, and all are in very good healthThe appearance of the horses quickly attracts the attention of a large number of visitors, becoming a highlight that many people are eager to captureUnder the plan, eight horses will line up in formation to parade within the area of the Spring Flower FestivalIn addition to the large-scale landscapes, the festival also displays various collections of orchids, bonsai, apricot blossoms, miniature landscapes and driftwood by artisans from within and outside the city. It also organizes cultural and folk art activities such as lion and dragon dances, traditional martial arts and southern Vietnamese music performances. There is also a food court, outdoor film screenings, mapping performances and art playgrounds for children
