Spring arrives in the flower village.

As a region specializing in ornamental flower cultivation, Cho Lach flower village (Cho Lach district, Ben Tre province) becomes more vibrant than ever during the spring season, with rows of Tet flowers stretching out to show off their colors. Visiting this "capital" of Tet flowers, one of the largest in the Mekong Delta, tourists can feel the bustling and lively atmosphere of hard work in the flower fields during the biggest business season of the year.

Cho Lach District is located on Minh Island, and is considered the cradle of the ornamental flower and plant cultivation industry. Despite the ups and downs of time, the people have remained dedicated to flower cultivation and passed it down through many generations.

In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), as soon as the sun begins to shine, the atmosphere in the flower fields becomes bustling. This is the crucial period when farmers are tending to their plants and completing the final stages of preparation before bringing the flowers to the market for Tet sales. At this time, the Tet flower market here has already started to get going, with traders from all over coming directly to the gardens to place orders for resale.

The highlight of the Cho Lach Flower and Ornamental Plant Festival is the 15-kilometer-long flower and ornamental plant route created by the local community, which has been recognized as a record.

Ornamental plants in Cho Lach are very diverse and abundant, but the most commonly grown varieties for Tet (Lunar New Year) include: chrysanthemum, bougainvillea, marigold, cockscomb, etc. Although each household only focuses on growing 1-2 types, the planting area is quite large. They make the most of the empty land around their houses to grow flowers, with each household planting an average of several hundred to several thousand baskets. Every year, they supply millions of baskets of flowers to the Tet market.

At this time of year, people are rushing to meet orders for the Lunar New Year.

Despite unfavorable weather conditions this year, with frequent unseasonal rains, farmers in Cho Lach Flower Village diligently work day after day, "eating, sleeping, and breathing flowers," not only hoping for a successful harvest but also contributing to a major event: the Cho Lach Flower and Ornamental Plant Festival, taking place from January 8-12, 2025. With the theme "Colors of Cho Lach," the festival aims to honor the flower and ornamental plant cultivation profession and promote the economic value of gardens linked to cultural tourism villages. A highlight of this event is the attempt by Cho Lach district to establish a record for a 15-kilometer-long flower and ornamental plant road created by the local community.

People make the most of their garden space to grow flowers, so it's not uncommon to see Tết flowers covering every corner of a house's yard.

People make the most of their garden space to grow flowers, so it's not uncommon to see Tết flowers covering every corner of a house's yard.

Along the tranquil Ham Luong River, skilled farmers with diligent work ethic are daily adding color and fragrance to the Tet (Lunar New Year) festivities, each basket of flowers conveying their hopes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

Huu Nghia performed

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