Hanoi to host peach blossom and kumquat festival

Thanh Thanh

Jan 06, 2024 / 04:32 PM

The event aims to honor the artisanal villages specializing in peach blossom and kumquat cultivation in Tay Ho District and Hanoi.

Hanoi, along with relevant agencies, will host the 2024 Spring Festival of Peach Blossoms and Kumquat Trees and the One Commune, One Product (OCOP) exhibition from January 26 to February 1.

The festival is expected to be held on the pedestrian Trinh Cong Son Street. Photo: Ngoc Tu

The event aims to pay tribute to artisanal villages specializing in peach blossom and kumquat cultivation in Tay Ho District and Hanoi.

According to the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the festival will be held on the pedestrianized Trinh Cong Son Street in Tay Ho District.

The event will feature 100 booths on a 3,000m2 exhibition area showcasing peach blossoms, kumquat, flowers and OCOP products from districts and towns in Hanoi and regions across the country.

There will be OCOP products rated three stars and above, key products and specialties from different regions, and potential OCOP products on display.

During the festival, the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in cooperation with TikTok Vietnam, will host a Tet (Lunar New Year) livestream event, a Vietnamese Tet Street for photo opportunities, online Tet experiences, and various other events.

Registration for the festival is currently open until 20 January at the Office of the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 38 To Hieu Street, Ha Dong District, Hanoi.

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