Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) As the Lunar New Year approaches, renowned flower and bonsai villages in Hung Yen province, Vietnam, are already brimming with festive cheer. The production and trade of flowers and bonsai is booming, with various plants being transported by truck to different parts of Vietnam, creating a beautiful scene to welcome the New Year and showcasing the thriving local flower and bonsai industry.
Pung Cong commune in Hung Yen province is known as the "Flower and Bonsai Capital" of northern Vietnam during the Lunar New Year. With the New Year approaching, the trade here continues from dawn till dusk, with trucks constantly coming and going, transporting plants to various provinces and cities across Vietnam. Local residents say that every year from the end of October to the beginning of November, merchants from all over come to purchase and pre-order, preparing for the Lunar New Year market. Hanoi merchant Ngo Xuan Truong said that Pung Cong commune offers a rich variety of flowers and bonsai at diverse price points, making it a top choice for Lunar New Year purchases; he has been selecting potted plants here for nearly ten years.
As a major supplier of flowers and bonsai in Punggong commune, Thuong Gan Co., Ltd. has entered its peak season for Lunar New Year deliveries. The company has been deeply involved in flower cultivation and management for nearly 30 years, owning approximately 20 hectares of planting base in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province. It also imports a variety of flowers from China, including camellias, azaleas, and orchids, with orchids, known for their auspicious symbolism and long blooming period, becoming a hot-selling item during the Lunar New Year.
The brand and scale of the Punggong commune's flower and bonsai industry continue to upgrade. In 2021, "Punggong Flowers and Bonsai" received collective trademark certification from the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office. Following the administrative reorganization of Punggong commune in 2025, its development space will be further expanded. Currently, the commune has over 350 hectares of flower and bonsai cultivation area, with 2 cooperatives and 10 cooperative groups. More than 80% of the planting area is equipped with modern facilities such as greenhouses and drip irrigation, effectively improving product yield, quality, and added value.
Like Phuong commune, My Du commune in Hung Yen province is also bustling with Lunar New Year production and sales. As a key bonsai cultivation area, it boasts approximately 530 hectares of plantings, with nearly 300 hectares dedicated to ornamental kumquats. The golden-orange tangerines and ornamental kumquats have become iconic local features. Eight products from the commune have been certified as OCOP products, and three bonsai products, including potted kumquats, have received three-star certification.
In Tham Hong village, My Du commune, fruit tree bonsai are meticulously pruned and sculpted, combining aesthetic appeal with artistic merit. Local villagers have also created zodiac-themed bonsai such as "Two Horses Flying Together" and "Instant Success" to commemorate the Year of the Horse (2026), expressing good wishes for the Lunar New Year, which are very popular in the market. Villager Zhao Shi Mai, who has been cultivating ornamental kumquats for many years, has sold out all of her approximately 1,200 kumquat trees due to their excellent quality, with prices higher than in previous years.
Today, various flowers and bonsai trees from Hung Yen province's flower and bonsai villages are continuously being shipped to various parts of Vietnam, adding to the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year. The local flower and bonsai industry has not only become a pillar of the village's distinctive economy but has also effectively increased farmers' incomes, preserved the cultural characteristics of the villages along the Red River, and achieved the sustainable development of traditional handicrafts. (End)
