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HCMC – Residents and tourists have flocked to the flower market along Binh Dong Wharf in District 8, HCMC, to soak up the festive atmosphere and buy flowers for home decoration as the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) draws near.
The flower market at Binh Dong Wharf is open from January 14 to 28, 2025, corresponding to the 15th to the 29th day of the final lunar month. Its grand opening was held on January 24 on Binh Dong Street.
As Tet approaches, Binh Dong Wharf buzzes with activity, becoming a popular “seasonal” destination for both local and international tourists. Many visitors gather here to photograph and film the busy scenes on the wharf and on the boats ahead of Tet.
This year, the market brings together 689 gardening households from various provinces, including Vinh Long, Dong Thap, Ben Tre, Long An, Tien Giang, Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan, Binh Phuoc, Lam Dong, Kon Tum, as well as many districts across HCMC.
Saigonese people are seen buying flowers for Tet decorationPeople carefully tie a potted tree onto a motorcycle to transport it home as part of the Lunar New Year preparationA vendor showcases his apricot blossom tree to customersThe flower market is bustling with shoppers eager to buy ornamental trees and flowers to adorn their homes for the festive seasonThe week-long annual market is organized to meet the increasing demand for fresh Tet flowers
A diverse selection of flowers, including yellow apricot blossoms, daisies, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers, is available for sale, with prices for flowers and ornamental plants ranging from VND150,000 to several million dongBoats carry apricot blossoms from other location to Binh Dong wharfPotential buyers will soon stop to examine the calamansi treesSome customers hire transport services to bring apricot blossom trees home, providing extra work opportunities for laborers. The festive spirit fills the air as everyone eagerly anticipates the arrival of Lunar New YearMany people come to the flower market for photography and enjoy the festive atmosphere there
