The city was recognized for the prize at a conference which was held by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) ASIA in Thailand on February 28, according to the People's Committee of Da Lat City.
In addition, Da Lat was also honored with the “Best Asia Flower and Garden Festival” title and ranked among the Top 5 Impressive Festival Cities of Asia.
First held in 2005, the Da Lat Flower Festival was recognized as A Flower Festival City of Vietnam on June 10, 2009, by the Prime Minister. The event has become a national cultural and tourism festival and has developed internationally, as well as a unique festival brand of Da Lat.
Held every two years, the Da Lat Flower Festival aims to highlight the beauty of the city’s flowers and honor growers, boost the local flower industry, and act as a center for local and international flower lovers and growers to interact and exchange experiences as well as promote the provincial tourism industry.
After many years of organizing the festival, Da Lat City and Lam Dong province have achieved many successes in developing the flower and tourism industries which are the locality’s strengths. Dalat Flower Festival has left a good impression in the hearts of people and tourists, creating a strong driving force for Da Lat's flower-growing sector and tourism to develop significantly.
