Decorative displays on Nguyen Hue Flower Street for Tet 2026 highlight symbolic horse mascots, floral artistry, and cutting-edge light technology.

Themed “Spring of Convergence – Steadfast Growth,” this year’s flower street unfolds like a springtime symphony across Nguyen Hue Boulevard. It is structured in three movements: Integration Spring, Glamorous Roots, and Forward with Confidence.

Marking a new milestone, the 2026 edition symbolizes the merging of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, and Binh Duong into a unified Southeast Asian international mega-urban zone.

Returning 12 years after the Year of the Horse in 2014, the horse mascot for this year's Tet takes center stage with a fresh, dynamic image. It appears to soar above stylized bamboo waves - an expression of resilience and vibrant energy.

At the illuminated entrance arch, three provinces are symbolically united in a message of regional integration and renewed ambition. The phrase “Spring of Convergence – Steadfast Growth” underscores a shared spirit of solidarity and innovation.

As in previous years, the area surrounding the statue of President Ho Chi Minh is adorned with brilliant yellow apricot blossoms cultivated by skilled artisans from Binh Loi Village in Ho Chi Minh City.

One of the standout displays is the monumental installation titled Nine Crimson Manes, inspired by the legend of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh. The horse figure, standing 6.4 meters tall, is layered with vivid color transitions. The “nine crimson manes” represent fullness, prosperity, and completeness. Warm and cool hues shift with the viewer’s angle, creating a “sea of color” in constant visual motion.

In a bold departure from past editions, the flower street offers two distinctly different experiences in the same space - one by day, and one by night.

Another highlight is Steady Strides, the largest mascot sculpture on the boulevard, standing nearly 7 meters tall. Crafted from woven bamboo, it presents a multi-layered ecological space, providing visitors a unique blend of tradition and sustainability.

The Black Horse of Ly installation captures southern Vietnamese culture with a whimsical form enhanced by lacquer finishes and 3D holographic patterns, glimmering under sunlight.

A key attraction in the Radiant Memories zone is a giant spinning shadow lantern, over 6 meters high and 6.4 meters in diameter. The rotating centerpiece displays traditional Tet scenes from folk life, preserving cultural heritage in motion.

For the first time, the flower street incorporates projection mapping technology. Visuals are projected directly onto irregular surfaces - such as the horse mascots - bringing them to life with light, movement, and storytelling.

At the main entrance, the mascot comes alive with a visual journey from the legend of Saint Giong to modern technological advancement and the vision of a mega-city. This vivid tableau is supported by mechanical motion and a synchronized LED lighting system, creating an immersive sensory spectacle.

Another expansive scene along the boulevard showcases a variety of flowers, colors, and horse mascots arranged in multiple dimensions, offering depth and discovery from every angle.

According to organizers, Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026 will be open to the public from 7:00 p.m. on February 15 to 9:00 p.m. on February 22 (equivalent to the 28th of the last lunar month to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year).

Continuing the tradition of previous years, the area around the Ho Chi Minh statue is brightened by a southern spring garden, adorned with radiant yellow apricot blossoms grown by the skilled artisans of Binh Loi apricot village (Binh Loi commune, Ho Chi Minh City).

The grand installation “Nine Crimson-Maned Horses” draws inspiration from the legend of Son Tinh – Thuy Tinh. The mascot, painted in layered hues and standing 6.4 meters tall, features “nine crimson manes” symbolizing completeness, good fortune, and unity - blending warm and cool tones with color-shifting effects.

For the first time in 23 years, the flower street will offer both daytime and nighttime experiences within the same space along Nguyen Hue pedestrian street.

The highlight of this year’s Flower Street is “The Leisurely Steed” – the largest horse mascot, nearly 7 meters tall, crafted from eco-friendly woven bamboo, creating a multi-tiered ecological space for visitors to explore.

Another major scene, “Ly Ngua O,” reimagines Southern Vietnamese folk culture through playful design, combining lacquer effects and 3D hologram patterns that shimmer and catch the eye under sunlight.

The “Radiant Memory Lane” section features a giant spinning lantern over 6 meters tall and 6.4 meters in diameter. Its rotating core revives vivid folk scenes of traditional Vietnamese Tet, preserving cultural identity and time-honored values.

For the first time, Mapping technology is used at the Flower Street, projecting visuals directly onto the uneven surface of the mascot, offering a breakthrough in immersive experience.

At the entrance gate, the mascot narrates a story from the legend of Saint Giong to the rise of technology and megacities. Mapping effects, combined with mechanical motion and a LED lighting system, deliver a dynamic display and an impressive visual symphony.

Another large installation along the street features a vibrant mix of flowers, colors, and horse mascots from various angles - adding spatial depth and a rich visual journey for visitors.

According to the organizers, the Tet Flower Street 2026 will open to the public from 7:00 PM on February 15 to 9:00 PM on February 22 (from the 28th of the Lunar New Year’s twelfth month to the 6th day of the new year).