Attending the opening ceremony were Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Bui Thi Minh Hoai, and Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh.
In his opening speech, Secretary of the Party Committee of Me Linh District in Hanoi, Nguyen Thanh Liem, said that the locality particularly focuses on expanding its traditional flower-growing villages, covering nearly 2,000 hectares associated with trade and tourism development. The Me Linh Flower Festival is not only a cultural event but also an opportunity to honor the value of the traditional flower-growing villages, contribute to promoting the beauty and tourism potential of the area towards turning the flower festival into an annual event, and develop a unique brand of Me Linh District and Hanoi's tourism.
This year’s 2nd edition of its kind, themed “Me Linh Radiant with Flowers,” is regarded as the largest flower festival in the Northern region, offering an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors.
The festival includes a wide range of activities, such as a flower decoration contest, a painting competition, and an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) performance.
The 2024 Me Linh Flower Festival will run until December 29.
