Nearly one month before the Lunar New Year Festival, people always begin to visit flower markets to select the most beautiful and fresh flowers to decorate their homes and bring luck for the whole year. After perusing a flower market, Kieu Dai Gia, a businessman, decided to spend VND1 billion (nearly $43,500) buying two pots of orchids to display at his house for Tet. According to Gia, the Lunar New Year is the most special festival of the year and flowers are a highlight in his home. “Visiting the flower markets with my family as the New Year approaches is a great pleasure, I can feel that Tet is drawing near. Besides, it helps me relax after a year of hard work. There are a great variety of flowers on the market, including imported ones, but I still prefer traditional flowers. Along with these two pots of orchids, I will buy a cherry blossom tree and a kumquat tree,” he said. About a month before Tet, the flower markets across the country become busier and more crowded. … [Read more...] about Nation awash with stunning flowers just before Lunar New Year festivities
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Stunning flower spots in Hanoi in early days of winter
Daisy gardens on the bank of the Red River, magnificent purple water lilies along the Yen stream on the way to Huong (Perfume) pagoda in My Dic district, and the sea of bright yellow wild sunflowers at Ba Vi national park in Ba Vi district are among the must-see flower spots in Hanoi during the occasion. Hanoi in the beginning of winter retains a lot of its graceful and poetic charm. Travelling around Phan Dinh Phung, Hoang Dieu, Thanh Nien, and Dinh Tien Hoang streets, one can see many well-dressed people passionately posing individually or in groups to capture beautiful moments of Hanoi these days. Flower farms in Nhat Tan ward, and other flower gardens in Tay Ho district on the bank of Red River welcome 500-1,000 visitors every day, who come to admire the beauty and scent of white daisies, which are only in full bloom once a year, as well as thousands of other types of flowers. The gardens’ owners also add more tourist services and arrange romantic spaces for visitors to … [Read more...] about Stunning flower spots in Hanoi in early days of winter
Photo gallery – Stunning flowers at Bulgarian Rose Festival – Hanoi Times
Hanoians were very much impressed with the beauty of rose flowers at the opening of the second “Bulgarian Rose Festival with Friends 2018” at West Lake Water Park on March 8. The event was organised by the Embassy of Bulgaria in Vietnam and the Agricultural Genetics Institute (AGI) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to celebrate the National Day of Bulgaria, and the 68th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.On display are different varieties of rose, including thousands of rose trees from Bulgaria and many Vietnamese varieties which have been grown for dozens of years, especially a 200-year-old rose tree, along with some other kinds of flowers.The festival attracted the participation of Vietnamese rose garden owners and rose trading companies to exhibit their products, such as those from Xuan Quan garden in the northern province of Hung Yen, Rose Park Company, Grin House, Ho Tay (West Lake) flower valley … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – Stunning flowers at Bulgarian Rose Festival – Hanoi Times
Stunning light shows to add excitement to Danang fireworks festival
Spectacular light shows will bring extra excitement to the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018 and transform the Danang skyline into an outdoor audiovisual feast. The stage of DIFF 2018 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF DIFF 2018 ORGANIZER To make sure spectators will be treated to a breathtaking light spectacle, the 2,000-square-meter main stage of DIFF 2018 features advanced lighting technologies in the world. The symmetric arches of the stage show the shape of the Dragon Bridge, and the symbol of a modern and integrated Danang, and represent a connection between the cultures and histories of eight countries taking part in the fireworks festival. The center of the stage will have three levels, allowing it to highlight the cultures and histories of the participating countries and honor the winners. The stage has a seating capacity of nearly 17,000 people, and large LED screens to ensure all spectators can enjoy the fireworks displays. The light shows will be followed by … [Read more...] about Stunning light shows to add excitement to Danang fireworks festival
Stunning lotus blossom display in NinhThuan
Thousands of lotus flowers are coming into bloom in Ninh Phuoc district in the south central province of NinhThuan, creating a spectacular landscape filled with green leaves and bright pink flowers. Ninh Phuoc is a district in Ninh Thuan province about 11km south of Phan Rang city. Local residents make an income growing grapes, apples, and dragon fruit. Lotus flowers are not grown on a large scale in the region, being mainly seen in tourist sites around My Nghiep village. The lotus field is situated at the centre of My Nghiep brocade weaving craft village. There is free parking in the village. The lotus field covers an area of 5 hectares and has been managed by a Cham family since September 2017. A local resident says lotus flowers usually bloom in the summer from May to October. The fragrant pink petals of lotus flowers create a stunning natural paradise. Entrance to visit the lotus field is VND20,000 during weekdays and VND30,000 at weekends and is free for children under … [Read more...] about Stunning lotus blossom display in NinhThuan