Vietnam’s Dong Thap opens first-ever ornamental flower fest

The first edition of an ornamental flower festival in Sa Dec City under Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam kicked off on Saturday night, gratifying residents, flower lovers, and tourists. Sa Dec has developed into a major flower city covering some 1,000 hectares from a small village. Tran Thanh Man, permanent vice-chairman of Vietnam’s lawmaking National Assembly, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Sa Dec ornamental flower festival in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, December 30, 2023. The Sa Dec ornamental flower festival is anticipated to attract residents and visitors to appreciate the art of flower cultivation through various exhibitions and floral display spaces, contributing to the increased economic value of ornamental flowers in the region. Emphasizing the importance of an eco-friendly approach, Man highlighted the need for the flower city to prioritize environmental sustainability.