Children are delighted with the gecko at the exhibition booth of the Ho Chi Minh City Aquarium and Pet Festival - Photo: TO CUONG
On June 1st, the opening ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh City Ornamental Fish and Pet Festival 2024 took place at the Youth Cultural Center (District 1). The event attracted hundreds of people from the area, especially families with young children, as the exhibition's opening ceremony coincided with International Children's Day.
The event organizers are the Ornamental Fish Association, the Pet Association, and the Reptile Association, all under the Ho Chi Minh City Agricultural and Vocational Association.
The program includes activities such as exhibitions of production models and the sale of ornamental fish and pets, with more than 30 booths of various sizes.
A close-up view of an ant farm, a unique hobby among Vietnamese pet enthusiasts - Photo: TO CUONG
This includes the display and sale of novel and unique pets for the public, such as snakes, pythons, imported frog and salamander breeds, and even a model of ant farming.
In addition, the opening ceremony also served as an opportunity to present awards to the units and artisans who showcased fish-related products in the 2024 Ornamental Fish Competition.
The "bosses" compete in style on the fashion runway.
The highlight of this year's program remains the dog and cat fashion show, with a judging panel consisting of renowned breeders and pet grooming experts from the region.
With 8 contestants, all of whom are "beauty queens" of dogs and cats, the deciding factor in winning the competition is the unique costumes designed by their owners.
The competition opened with a puddle dog dressed in a costume inspired by the mythical "descendants of dragons and fairies," featuring an impressive image of a mythical bird - Photo: TO CUONG
The second contestant, named Bơm, wore a unique design featuring a fishbone made from recycled plastic spoons, conveying a message about protecting the marine environment - Photo: TÔ CƯỜNG
Cat number three, dressed in a magnificent angelic outfit, was pampered like a princess, delighting the audience - Photo: TO CUONG
The fourth contestant appeared in a pink supercar and a princess dress, with the theme of taking children out for a day on International Children's Day - Photo: TO CUONG
Cat number five chose a design that strongly reflects the Tet (Lunar New Year) atmosphere, featuring the image of a lucky cat, bringing good fortune all year round - Photo: TO CUONG
Dog number six is dressed in an outfit with a Vietnamese theme, symbolizing national unity - Photo: TO CUONG
Dog number seven is a puddle dog, sporting a unique and eye-catching bread-themed design with a message celebrating Vietnamese cuisine - Photo: TO CUONG
The last contestant wore a dynamic, modern beach outfit; simple yet incredibly neat and stylish - Photo: TO CUONG
In the final results, contestant number two, with its design conveying an environmental message, won first prize; second prize went to the design honoring Vietnamese banh mi; and third prize went to contestant number one's mythical bird costume.
Unfortunately, no feline contestants won this year's competition; the prize for the "models" was a trophy and pet food donated by the sponsor.
Some photos from the Ho Chi Minh City Pet and Aquarium Festival.
A miniature fish pond is displayed at the fair - Photo: TO CUONG
Children were excited to interact with dogs, cats, and lizards at the festival - Photo: TO CUONG
A snake at the reptile exhibition booth - Photo: TO CUONG
This year's festival features many unique reptiles and amphibians such as axolotls, Pacman frogs, and various species of South American snakes - Photo: TO CUONG
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/xem-cho-meo-ky-nhong-kien-ran-do-sac-o-le-hoi-ca-canh-thu-cung-20240601130734396.htm
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