Like previous years, the Phu My Hung residential area in Ho Chi Minh City’s district 7 is set to hold a Tet flower festival, this time from Jan 23 to 29.

The fest themed “Country flowers” as previously, will offer its residents, particularly expats, and tourists an idyllic spring-embracing experience.

At one of its highlights, “The aquatic spring path”, over 100 species of flowers and aquatic plants and plant arrangements from across the country will be showcased along the 700m path meandering around the Crescent lake. Various species of water birds and fishing tools will also be harmoniously positioned along the path.

The re-creation of a floating market which is typical of the Mekong Delta will also be offered on the 10ha Crescent lake. Dozens of sampans rowed by girls and men in “ba ba” (southern traditional pyjama) around the lake will carry specialty produce and flowers for sale.

Visitors will also relish in the rustic Vietnamese landscape at the Spring Garden, which boasts bamboo frames laden with loopahs, gourds and squashes among other familiar plants, along with cottages and bamboo bridges.

The festival organizers have also called for artisans nationwide to showcase their gorgeous, rare ornamental plants and flowers at the festival.

The fest, which is admission-free, also features some 500 ornamental plant stalls and 200 cuisine and calligraphy stalls and game areas along with nightly music performances.