The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, and Mr. Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, along with other leaders and representatives. Prior to the ceremony, delegates respectfully offered flowers in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh at the President Ho Chi Minh Statue Park in District 1.
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Leaders cut the ribbon to inaugurate Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2025. |
This year’s Flower Street will remain open for visitors until February 2 (the 5th day of Tet). Featuring over 109,000 flower baskets, the street is divided into three sections, including “Unity,” “Transformation,” and “Development.” These themes symbolize Vietnam's historical journey and its aspirations for the future.
The highlight of this year’s Flower Street is the 90 snake mascots in diverse shapes and expressions. Notably, a pair of snakes grace the entrance with their intricately intertwined forms, creating a base spanning over 11m in width and a height of over 6m. At the end of the street, visitors will find the grand "Lady Snake," a stunning creation over 50m long and 10m high, adorned with traditional Southern Vietnamese elements like a khan ran (traditional checkered black and white scarf) and non la (palm-leaf conical hat).
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Delegates tour Nguyen Hue Flower Street. |
Adding to the cultural diversity, consulates from countries such as the U.S., the Netherlands, Laos, Italy, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Russia, China, and Thailand contributed unique designs and displays reflecting their New Year customs. This blend of international and Vietnamese culture provides visitors with an unforgettable springtime experience.
As one of the city’s most iconic Tet traditions, Nguyen Hue Flower Street—now in its 22nd year - continues to be an indispensable destination for residents and tourists alike.
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Locals and tourists enjoy Nguyen Hue Flower Street. |
On the same day, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications, in collaboration with multiple organizations, launched the Tet Book Street Festival 2025. Attendees included Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia and other leaders from the city’s Party Committee and People’s Committee.
Running from the 28th day of the lunar December of Giap Thin (the year of the Dragon) to the 5th day of the lunar January of At Ty (the year of the Snake), the festival covers an area of 11,200 sq.m, featuring contributions from 22 participating units.
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Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia and delegates visit the Tet Book Street Festival 2025. |
This year’s festival showcases nearly 68,000 books, with highlights including works, poems, and articles by President Ho Chi Minh celebrating Tet; and exhibitions of materials, images, and works honoring late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
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Youngsters of Ho Chi Minh City receive books as part of the festival. |
The festival also offers over 166 interactive and cultural activities, such as book exchanges, entertainment, and hands-on experiences. The organizers will also present 20,000 books to visitors during the first days of Tet.
Translated by Trung Thanh