Appearing at the opening night of the Home Hanoi Xuan flower street, diva Hong Nhung radiated youth in a red brocade ao dai and jewelry.

The singer noted that the flower street fosters a cultural gathering point and helps preserve traditional beauty within the urban landscape.

Hong Nhung posed beside the Phuc Ma mascot at the Home Hanoi Xuan flower street 2026. Organizers installed lighting to accentuate the flower clusters and mascots.

The horse mascot, standing over 7 meters tall, symbolizes the flower street's "Phuc Ma Phi Xuan" theme and drew many visitors. This lacquer artwork conveys messages of strength, resilience, and aspirations for new year growth, chosen by organizers to tell the spring story in West Hanoi's urban setting.

Amidst vibrant red dahlias and yellow chrysanthemums, a visitor chose a lemon-yellow ao dai. Its traditional high-collared design, crafted from brocade with subtle patterns, offered an elegant aesthetic.

With the colorful flower garden as a backdrop, many women dressed up for early-year souvenir photos. Wearing ao dai and traditional costumes enhances visual appeal and evokes a traditional atmosphere within the modern setting. Tuyet Mai, a TikTok content creator showcasing Vietnamese attire, visited the flower street early. She noted that this year's Home Hanoi Xuan features many detailed miniature landscapes, ideal for photography.

The TikToker was impressed by the organizers' blend of traditional bamboo and rattan with modern arrangements at the flower street. She believes choosing traditional costumes for spring outings makes photos stand out and reflects a trend of rediscovering ancient values at the year's start. Tuyet Mai (2001) boasts a TikTok channel with over 766,000 followers and 26,8 million likes, known for her viral clips on Vietnamese history and culture.

Beyond a spring destination, the flower street recreates the Vietnamese Tet atmosphere through miniature landscapes, art installations, and interactive cultural activities. Many families choose this venue to start the new year, combining sightseeing with preserving cherished moments.

Hong Phuc (An Khanh, Hanoi) and her daughter Sora wore matching ao dai. She believes the flower street offers more than just photo opportunities; it helps children understand Tet traditions and the importance of family reunion in early spring.

Many boys, alongside girls, wore red ao dai when visiting the flower garden.

This marks Ngoc Dung's third year visiting the Home Hanoi Xuan flower street. She makes it an annual tradition to take early spring ao dai photos with friends. She noted that each year, the flower street expands in scale and variety, offering a fresh experience.

Student Mai Loan took spring photos before leaving Hanoi for a long Tet holiday with her family. She was impressed not only by the colorful flower garden and detailed miniature landscapes but also by the sense of community among visitors of all ages.

Some kindergartens brought students to Home Hanoi Xuan. Children, in colorful ao dai, cheered and exclaimed at the spacious environment and impressive flower street displays.

The Pont de Long Bien pedestrian street also attracted many families. It offered various activities for adults and children, including: pot smashing, o an quan (a traditional board game), flag snatching, and traditional woodworking.

The event runs from 7/2 to 22/2 (20th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of Tet), offering free admission. It is supported by UNESCO, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, Sovico Group, and Keppel, with partners including: Vietjet Air, HD Bank, Vikki Bank, L’Alya Ninh Van Bay, Sunlogo, Tui Blue Nha Trang, Unique, and Bizman Media.

By Song Anh

Photos: Tung Dinh