Nguyen Hue Flower Street unfolds impressively in Ho Chi Minh City

Nguyen Hue Flower Street – the Year of the Horse 2026 carries the theme “Spring Convergence – Steadfast Steps Forward.” The event is directed by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, with Saigontourist Group serving as the main organizer, together with the participation and support of numerous agencies and enterprises.

More than just a unique Tet cultural space, Nguyen Hue Flower Street is envisioned as a spring symphony, affirming the nation’s confidence, aspirations, and forward-looking spirit in a new era of development.

According to the plan, Nguyen Hue Flower Street – the Year of the Horse 2026 will officially open from 7:00 p.m. on February 15 (the 28th day of the last lunar month of the Year of the Snake) to 9:00 p.m. on February 22 (the sixth day of the Year of the Horse). With methodical investment and constant creativity, the flower street is expected to remain a standout cultural and tourism destination, reaffirming its status as Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic annual festival.

Large-scale components, especially the horse mascots at the main entrance of Nguyen Hue Flower Street, have been completed.

A grand scenic cluster inspired by the legend of “the nine-tusked elephant, the nine-spurred rooster, and the horse with nine crimson manes”

A rotating lantern installation over six meters high, featuring patterns rich in traditional Vietnamese cultural motifs

Distinctive southern cultural identity is expressed through the large-scale installation themed “Ly Ngua O” (The Black Horse Folk Song).

An environmentally friendly version of the horse mascot

The system of horse mascots leaves a strong impression thanks to its massive scale and unique design.

An area celebrating the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam along the flower street

The highlight of Ho Chi Minh City’s newly-expanded area following administrative boundary adjustments

As initial estimates, more than 100,000 flower baskets are arranged and displayed throughout Nguyen Hue Flower Street.

The flower street conveys its core value of national pride through historical symbols.

Under the bright Southern sunlight, the colors on the horse mascots shift continuously thanks to a special color-transition painting technique.

Workers make every effort to complete the final stages of construction.

Paintwork is being fine-tuned to better suit on-site conditions.

The gate at the end of the flower street is nearing completion.

The main theme of Nguyen Hue Flower Street is “Spring Convergence – Steadfast Steps Forward.”

The focal point attracting all eyes is the giant horse mascot at the main entrance, measuring 9 meters in length and 11 meters in height (including its base).

International visitors observe the construction process of Nguyen Hue Flower Street.

Translated by Song Anh