Located on Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Thi Ky flower market is known as the "flower paradise" in the heart of Saigon. This place has long been a familiar destination for city residents on holidays or special days. On the days approaching International Women's Day, March 8, this place becomes even more bustling and crowded.
The gentle fragrance of orchids, roses, and carnations mixed with laughter and sales calls created a particularly bustling atmosphere. The flower stalls were beautifully displayed, with all kinds of flowers from popular to high-end, meeting all customers' needs.
The largest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City is crowded with customers jostling to buy wholesale and retail flowers before March 8.
Ms. Tham (flower shop owner at Ho Thi Ky market) said: "About 2-3 days before March 8, the whole market is bustling with happy buyers and sellers. Some people buy flowers to arrange themselves, others buy pre-arranged or pre-wrapped flowers, there are all kinds. Ho Thi Ky flower market is very famous for its quality, variety of flowers, and reasonable prices, so from normal days to holidays, it is always bustling."
The bouquets were all attached with wishes for International Women's Day March 8.
This year, in addition to traditional flowers such as roses, orchids, carnations, many new types of flowers are also on sale, attracting the attention of customers such as tulips, peonies, ranunculus... Flower prices also fluctuate depending on the type of flower and quality, but in general, they are still at a stable level, suitable for the majority of people's budget. Many people are willing to pay to own the most beautiful bouquets of flowers, expressing their love and respect for women.
Many people are willing to pay to own the most beautiful bouquets of flowers, expressing their love and respect for women.
Variety of flowers.
Walking around the market, it is easy to see images of men holding large bouquets of flowers, bright smiles on their lips, or young couples choosing their favorite flowers to give to their beloved women. The warm, happy atmosphere spreads everywhere, adding more meaning to March 8th.
Tuan Tran (26 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) shared: "Every year I visit Ho Thi Ky flower market to buy flowers for my mother. Here, they also update the trends a lot, so the bouquets and flower baskets are mostly very eye-catching and modern."
According to Tuan, the largest flower market in Saigon will offer a wider variety of flowers, while ensuring better prices and quality than other places. It is predicted that March 8 will be extremely crowded, so he decided to buy flowers a day earlier to avoid the jostling.
Many bouquets are uniquely created.
There are also lovely mini bouquets like this.
Or a very unique and luxurious lotus flower basket.
In addition to buying fresh flowers, many customers also choose uniquely designed, luxurious flower baskets and flower baskets as gifts. The flower arrangers here are also very skillful and creative, creating colorful works of art, expressing their love and respect for women.
Besides the big flower shops, there are also small flower carts in the market for customers to choose from.
Ho Thi Ky flower market is not only a place to buy and sell flowers, but also a destination that attracts domestic and foreign tourists on holidays such as March 8. Immersed in a space filled with brilliant flowers, everyone feels energized, happy, and feels the love and respect for women on this special day.
