The first-ever flower festival in Me Linh district on the outskirts of Hanoi will take place from December 9 – 11. Themed “Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance”, this is a highlight event in a series of welcome activities of the district, which won the new rural status and received a third-class Labour Order. The Hai Ba Trung (two Trung Sisters) temple was also recognised as a special national relic site. Located about 30km north of the capital’s downtown area, Me Linh flower village in Me Linh commune is home to a large flower growing hub and has been dubbed the Flower Capital of the North. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Currently, the district’s total flower-growing area is approximately 2,000 hectares. Me Linh district supplies various kinds of fresh flower to the market. Flower fields featuring violet, gladiolus, mimosa, rose, chrysanthemum, daisy, lily and peach blossom have brought new colours for villages in Me Linh, Dai Thinh, Thanh Lam, Van Khe and Kim Hoa communes. Located about 30km north of the capital’s downtown area, Me Linh flower village in Me Linh commune is home to a large flower growing hub and has been dubbed the Flower Capital of the north. The village is famous for growing various breeds of flower, which started more than 20 years ago. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
In preparation for the upcoming flower festival, growers placed more than 1,000 pots of roses, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers along the entrance to the temple. The temple was built to worship the two Trung Sisters (14 AD - 43 AD), who are considered the first heroines of the Vietnamese people, according to Nguyen Trong Phan, head of Me Linh district’s Economic Division. Themed “Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance”, the Me Linh Flower Festival will take place as the first of its kind in Me Linh district from December 9 to 11. The event aims to display and introduce flowers, flower-based products, bonsai trees, and flower installation and decoration arts of local flower growers. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Nguyen Trong Phan, head of the economic division of Me Linh district, says 12 miniatures and modules are arranged in the district. Many activities involving flower growers and artisans will be held during the upcoming flower festival. Themed “Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance”, the Me Linh Flower Festival will take place as the first of its kind in Me Linh district from December 9 to 11. Located about 30km north of Hanoi capital city’s downtown area, Me Linh flower village in Me Linh commune is home to a large flower growing hub and has been dubbed the Flower Capital of the north. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Pham Duc Tai, owner of the Tai Ly garden in Hamlet 3, Me Linh commune, says that he has planted various breeds of flowers, with more than 200 kinds of rose, in his garden. There are garden petunias, chrysanthemum, daisy, gerbera, and penony in his garden, all are ready for display at the upcoming flower festival. Themed “Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance”, the Me Linh Flower Festival will take place as the first of its kind in Me Linh district from December 9 - 11. Located about 30km north of the capital’s downtown area, Me Linh flower village in Me Linh commune is home to a large flower growing hub and has been dubbed the Flower Capital of the north. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Roses will dominate at the upcoming flower festival, which will take place from December 9 – 11 in Me Linh district. Located about 30km north of the capital’s downtown area, Me Linh flower village in Me Linh commune is home to a large flower growing hub and has been dubbed the Flower Capital of the north. The land there is suitable for roses. Roses are grown throughout the year while other flowers are seasonal. On frosty nights, the Me Linh flower gardens are very beautiful with the light of hundreds of lamps across the field. They create a special scene. The lamps are used for keeping rosebuds warm. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Pham Duc Tai, owner of the Tai Ly garden in Hamlet 3, Me Linh commune, says he will bring a large number of flowers to display at the upcoming festival. He adds that he hopes the quality and colours of his flowers along with diverse varieties will meet customer demand. The Me Linh Flower Festival will take place as the first of its kind in Me Linh district from December 9 - 11. Themed “Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance”, the event aims to display and introduce flowers, flower-based products, bonsai trees, and flower installation and decoration arts of local flower growers. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Gardeners are ready to supply flowers to the Tet (Lunar New Year) market. Me Linh flower village grows many kinds flowers, including daisy and red rose as well as white rose and gladiolus. Many new rose varieties have been introduced in recent years. Pilot planting that includes French, Dutch, and Chinese roses has resulted in the creation of a variety of flower types. It supplies fresh flowers to Hanoi and other localities. The night of frosty weather brings beauty to Me Linh’s flower gardens. There are hundreds of electric lights scattered throughout the field, creating an extraordinary scene. The best time to visit the gardens is between December and March. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Many local flower growers say that due to the unusually warm weather compared to last year, some kinds of flowers have been grown in air-conditioned enclosures but the prices of flowers are expected to remain stable. Located about 30km north of the capital’s downtown area, Me Linh flower village in Me Linh commune is home to a large flower growing hub and has been dubbed the Flower Capital of the north. The region supplies fresh flowers to Hanoi and other localities. On frosty nights, Me Linh flower gardens are very beautiful with the light of hundreds of lamps across the field. They create a special scene. The lamps are used for keeping rosebuds warm. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Garden pentunias are among the flowers to be shown off at the upcoming flower festival. Petunias are popular annual flowers for adding instant colour to a garden. They can be grown in containers, hanging baskets or landscape beds. Themed “Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance”, the Me Linh Flower Festival will take place as the first of its kind in Me Linh district from December 9 to 11. Located about 30km north of the capital’s downtown area, Me Linh flower village in Me Linh commune is home to a large flower growing hub and has been dubbed the Flower Capital of the north. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Sunflowers in gardens are ready for display at the upcoming flower festival. The first-ever flower festival in Me Linh district on the outskirts of Hanoi will take place from December 9 – 11. Themed “Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance”, this is a highlight event in a series of welcome activities. Me Linh district won the new rural status and received the third-class Labour Order, and Hai Ba Trung (two Trung Sisters) temple was recognised as a special national relic site. The festival aims to display and introduce flowers, flower-based products, bonsai trees, and flower installation and decoration arts of local flower growers. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A ceremony will be held to receive the certificate recognising the temple dedicated to the two Trung Sisters (14 AD - 43 AD) as a special national relic site. After their victory against Chinese invaders in 43 AD, the older Trung Trac came to throne and proclaimed the area the capital of Linh Nam State (early name of Vietnam). Their revolution was the first armed revolution of the Vietnamese people, which overthrew Chinese domination. The two sisters are considered the first heroines of the Vietnamese people. Every year, the Hai Ba Trung Temple hosts a festival on 4-10th of first lunar month, the same days the two sisters gathered their troops. The main day is the sixth when people organise worship ceremonies for the two sisters and various folk games to entertain locals. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Roses are the typical of the Me Linh flower growing hub. Me Linh flower village grows many flowers, including daisy and red rose as well as white rose and gladiolus. Many new rose varieties have been introduced in recent years. Pilot planting that includes French, Dutch, and Chinese roses has resulted in the creation of a variety of flower types. The Me Linh Flower Festival will take place as the first of its kind in Me Linh district from December 9 - 11. Themed “Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance”, the event aims to display and introduce flowers, flower-based products, bonsai trees, and flower installation and decoration arts of local flower growers. (Photo: VietnamPlus) VNA
