Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates spring flower markets
Three city-level flower markets are being held at Gia Dinh Park in Phu Nhuan District, Le Van Tam Park in District 3 and 23/9 Park in District 1 by the Ho Chi Minh City Greenery Parks Co. Ltd. Also available for visitors are smaller flower markets, including those in Thu Duc City, at Binh Dien wholesale market run by Saigon Trading Group, and in District 7 organized by Phu My Hung Corporation. Customers buy flowers at a market at Le Van Tam Park, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo : Le Phan / Tuoi Tre These Tet flower markets will run till January 21, following their inaugurations on Saturday. Early in the morning, as merchants displayed ornamental plants, some early risers took advantage of the opportunity to buy the plants while doing exercise. Despite the low purchasing power, merchants are optimistic about a prosperous Tet season. Peach blossom trees are sold at a flower market at 23/9 Park, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo : Le Phan / ...