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Located on Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market is known as a "flower paradise" in the heart of Saigon. It has long been a familiar destination for city residents during holidays, Tet (Lunar New Year), and other special occasions. In the days leading up to International Women's Day on March 8th, it becomes even more bustling and lively.
The delicate fragrance of orchids, roses, and carnations, mingled with laughter, chatter, and sales pitches, creates a particularly lively atmosphere. The flower stalls are beautifully arranged, offering a wide variety of flowers from affordable to high-end, catering to every customer's needs.
The largest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City is crowded with customers jostling to buy flowers wholesale and retail ahead of March 8th.
Ms. Tham (owner of a flower shop at Ho Thi Ky market) said: "About 2-3 days before March 8th, the market is bustling with buyers and sellers, it's very lively. People buy flowers to arrange themselves, while others buy pre-arranged bouquets or arrangements. Ho Thi Ky flower market is already famous for its quality, variety of flowers, and reasonable prices, so it's always busy from normal days to holidays."
All the bouquets were accompanied by messages wishing Happy International Women's Day on March 8th.
This year, in addition to traditional flowers like roses, orchids, and carnations, many new and exotic varieties are also on display, attracting the attention of customers, such as tulips, peonies, and ranunculus. Prices vary depending on the type and quality of the flowers, but generally remain stable and affordable for most people. Many are willing to pay more to own the most beautiful bouquets, expressing their affection and appreciation for the women in their lives.
Many people are willing to pay to own the most beautiful bouquets of flowers, expressing their affection and appreciation for women.
A wide variety of flowers.
Walking around the market, you can easily spot men carrying large bouquets of flowers, beaming with smiles, or young couples carefully selecting the perfect flowers to give to their loved ones. A warm and happy atmosphere permeates everywhere, adding to the meaning of International Women's Day on March 8th.
Tuan Tran (26 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) shared: "Every year I visit Ho Thi Ky flower market to buy flowers to give to my mother. They keep up with trends a lot, so most of the bouquets and flower arrangements are very eye-catching and modern."
According to Tuan, Saigon's largest flower market offers a wider variety of flowers, while also guaranteeing better prices and quality compared to other places. Anticipating an extremely crowded March 8th, he decided to buy flowers a day early to avoid the crowds.
Many of the bouquets were uniquely creative.
There are also lovely mini bouquets like these.
Or how about a basket of succulent plants that are incredibly unique and elegant?
Besides buying fresh flowers, many customers also choose uniquely designed, elegant flower arrangements and baskets as gifts. The florists here are also very skillful and creative, creating colorful works of art that express affection and appreciation for women.
Besides the large 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 international tourists on holidays such as March 8th. Immersed in a space overflowing with vibrant flowers, people feel energized, joyful, and experience the love and appreciation for women on this special day.
