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| Bask in the beauty of Hue's yellow apricot blossoms |
Attending the event were Permanent Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh, along with leaders of various departments, agencies, locals, tourists, and yellow apricot enthusiasts. The event was organized by Hue Yellow Apricot Association in collaboration with related units.
The festival serves as an important highlight, launching the series of Spring Festival events under the Four Seasons Festival program. It is a meaningful activity aimed at preserving and promoting the tradition of planting and enjoying yellow apricot in Hue. This aligns with the “Yellow Apricot before the gate” movement and aspires to establish Hue as the yellow apricot capital of Vietnam.
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| Auction of Hue’s yellow apricot masterpieces |
Running until January 26th, the festival features various meaningful activities, including exhibitions of Yellow Apricot masterpieces, the “Hue Yellow Apricot - Masterpieces of Spring 2025” competition, interactive programs where enthusiasts can exchange knowledge and skills in growing and caring for apricot, Yellow Apricot auctions, lucky draws, and more. Especially, this year is also the first time Hue Yellow Apricot Association introduces a dedicated space to showcase Yellow Apricot products such as saplings, large apricot trees, and bonsai apricot trees.
According to the organizers, this year’s festival has received enthusiastic participation from Yellow Apricot artisans across the city. The number and quality of entries are higher than ever, with over 200 exceptional works submitted for exhibition and competition and more than 300 pieces displayed in the commercial area of the festival.
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| Artisans showcasing their yellow apricot cultivation skills |
Although unfavorable weather conditions have prevented many yellow apricot blossoms from blooming in time for Tet, visitors can still admire the most outstanding creations from artisans, organizations, and gardens. These include ancient yellow apricot trees, large specimens, and intricate bonsai apricot trees competing and showcasing their elegance.
The festival provides an annual platform for experts, artisans, and enthusiasts of the art of apricot cultivation to exchange experiences and foster learning. It also opens market access, offering economic benefits and promoting the image of Hue's yellow apricot blossom to a wider audience.