Red and yellow are the most popular colours for the flowers on display this year in the flower market. -- VNS Photos Van Dat |
The flower street begins with mascots of horses pulling a spherical clock. |
The powerful hourses running ahead of time aims to send a message to the young generation. |
As Tai Tu music has been recognised as part of the World's Intangible Cultural Heritage, wooden sets of five traditional musical instruments are also featured in the street. |
Cottages, rice, footbridge straw are familiar images to most Vietnamese people. Every year, these images are recreated for the benefit of tourists. |
Young ladies and children pose for pictures in traditional costumes in the street. |
Children in traditional costumes amuse themselves in the street. |
Young ladies pose for the camera in the flower market. |
A boy reads a book about Late General Vo Nguyen Giap at a corner stall displaying books and photos of the legendary military chief. Like in previous years, Book Street, a street market for books, is also organised at the same time with the flower market. |
State President Truong Tan Sang (middle) and HCM City leaders opened the flower street yesterday night. |