Pho Tho flower village in bloom just in time for Tet

Thursday, 12:58, 04/02/2021

VOV.VN - Similar to other flower villages throughout the Mekong Delta region, the 100-year-old Pho Tho-Ba Bo village in Can Tho city has seen colourful flowers blooming ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 1 — The village features many different kinds of ornamental trees and flowers each Tet.

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 2 — Daisy flowers are typically the most popular items among buyers, especially in the Mekong Delta region.

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 3

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 4

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 5

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 6 — Hanging flower pots prove popular due to their elegance in terms of colours and shapes.

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 7 — They are also very useful as they can be used to decorate the home after Tet.

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 8

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 9

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 10 — According to many local gardeners, this year’s output has decreased by 40% compared to previous years due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Indeed, the amount of ornamental trees and flowers is only enough to meet the demand of locals in Can Tho city and some neighbouring localities.

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 11

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 12 — Each pot of daisy flowers costs between VND150,000 and VND360,000, equivalent to US$6.52 to US$15.65.

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 13 — Locals and tourists enjoy flocking here to snap photos before the flowers are shipped to traders.

pho tho flower village in bloom just in time for tet picture 14 — A man goes directly to buy pots of flowers in Pho Tho-Ba Bo village in order to decorate his home.

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