Ho Chi Minh City: Opening Ceremony of Binh Dong Tet Flower Market - Spring of the Year of the Horse 2026

The Binh Dong Tet Flower Market - Spring of the Year of the Horse 2026 brings together more than 500 stalls, creating a rich and vibrant spring scene.

Báo Sài Gòn Giải phóng•12/02/2026

On the evening of February 11th, the People's Committee of Binh Dong Ward (Ho Chi Minh City) solemnly held the opening ceremony of the Binh Dong Tet Flower Market - Spring of the Year of the Horse 2026, officially opening to serve residents and tourists for sightseeing and shopping during the traditional Tet holiday.

Attending the program were Mr. Duong Anh Duc, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, along with representatives from city departments and agencies; representatives from neighboring provinces and cities; and a large number of local residents.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Vu Yen Oanh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dong Ward and Head of the Organizing Committee, stated that the first-ever Tet flower market, named "Binh Dong Tet Flower Market," is not only a commercial activity serving Tet shopping needs but also a unique cultural and artistic space, connecting national traditions with the modern life of Ho Chi Minh City.

This year's flower market brings together more than 500 stalls from businesses, cooperatives, and gardeners from Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, Khanh Hoa, Dong Thap , Vinh Long, etc., offering a diverse range of ornamental flowers, fruits, agricultural products, and regional specialties, creating a rich and vibrant springtime scene.

The highlights of the event include the "Common House" space – a place to connect and promote the distinctive products of various localities; the Calligrapher's Street with activities such as giving calligraphy blessings at the beginning of the spring; a traditional banh tet wrapping experience area; spring-themed miniature landscapes; and the vibrant "National Flag Street," spreading the spirit of unity and national pride.

Besides stalls selling ornamental plants, fruits, and agricultural products, there is also a food court, a stall selling OCOP products, and a communal house. Visitors can directly participate in the experience of wrapping banh tet (Vietnamese sticky rice cake) at the stall managed by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Binh Dong Ward.

In particular, on the evenings of the 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th of the twelfth lunar month, there will be professional art performances, each night with a different theme such as street music, traditional folk music, etc., contributing to a joyful and vibrant atmosphere, serving the needs of locals and tourists for spring festivities and entertainment.

"Binh Dong Ward aims to develop the Tet Flower Market into an annual event, contributing to trade promotion, advertising agricultural products, preserving national cultural identity, and creating a spring destination for residents and tourists," emphasized the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dong Ward.

With the motto "A joyful, safe, economical, and healthy Tet holiday," the Binh Dong Tet Flower Market - Spring of the Year of the Horse 2026 officially opened at 7 PM on February 11th and will operate until noon on February 16th (corresponding to the 29th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Snake).

At the ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa, Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Binh Dong Ward, performed the drum-beating ritual to inaugurate the event, marking the beginning of a vibrant and heartwarming spring season in the locality.

Here are some photos from the opening ceremony of the Binh Dong Tet Flower Market - Spring of the Year of the Horse 2026:

To raise awareness and promote environmental protection among officials, civil servants, workers, and the general public, Binh Dong ward organized a "Flower Bicycle Decoration Contest from Recycled Materials" with the theme "Tet and Flowers," attracting many participating teams.

The entries showcased creativity and ingenuity in transforming recycled materials into vibrant decorative products, contributing to reducing plastic waste and spreading the message of environmental protection. The competition not only encouraged recycling habits and pollution reduction but also inspired a green lifestyle and community responsibility, especially among the younger generation.

Source: https://ttbc-hcm.gov.vn/tphcm-khai-mac-cho-hoa-tet-binh-dong-xuan-binh-ngo-2026-1020656.html