Story: Quynh Trang
Photos: Vo Trang, Quang Ngoc

Lovers of flowers, mountain towns, and the dreamy city of Dalat eagerly await the end of the year, which marks the most beautiful season in this “land of a thousand flowers.” The season of misty clouds, delicate pink grass, bright red persimmons hanging on branches, wild sunflowers, and countless other blooms is fast approaching. It is also when the city hosts the Dalat Flower Festival, one of the region’s most anticipated cultural and tourism events.

Lam Vien Square beside Xuan Huong Lake

This year, “Symphony of Colors” is the theme of the Dalat Flower Festival, which will run throughout December. There is no need to rush, as visitors to Dalat can admire the flowers, enjoy special art programs, and participate in unique cultural tourism experiences throughout December.

The opening ceremony will take place on December 6, 2024, at Lam Vien Square by Xuan Huong Lake, in the heart of the city. From here, lovely and vibrant floral displays will spread in many directions along pedestrian streets and into parks. Dalat has elevated flower gardens and landscape design into an art form, with each sophisticated creation blending nature and human ingenuity. The development of agriculture has made Dalat a tourism hotspot in Vietnam. This fertile region produces vegetables, fruit, silk, tea, and coffee. During the festival, Dalat will introduce these products to the public through various seminars, exhibitions, trade promotions, and vegetable-flower markets.

Cherry blossoms

Dalat is also known as “the city of art”. The Dalat Flower Festival is an opportunity for the public to enjoy music, painting, photography, and performance arts. Activities will include the Dalat – Chuncenon International Cultural and Artistic Exchange, Dalat Fun Color Music Festival, Korean Music Festival – Dalat 2024, a Street Carnival with the theme “Flowers and Heritage”, and the Bazan Melody Festival. Notably, unique art performances and fireworks will welcome the New Year 2025.

This year is extra special because the Dalat Flower Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary. Held every two years, this event has become iconic, helping to turn this mountain town of a thousand flowers into a romantic destination rich in highland culture.

Key events of the 10th Dalat Flower Festival – 2024

1. Opening Ceremony of the 10th Dalat Flower Festival: December 5, 2024, at Lam Vien Square.

2. New Year 2025 Arts Program & Closing Ceremony of the 10th Dalat Flower Festival: December 31, 2024, at Lam Vien Square.

3. Flower Spaces: December 5, 2024, to January 5, 2025, along the main streets of Dalat city.

4. “Developing Dalat’s Green Tourism and Cultural Industry from Natural Resources to Biodiversity and Local Culture” International Workshop: October to December 2024.

5. Arts Program of Bao Loc City and Tra-To Region: December 14, 2024, in Bao Loc city.

6. OCOP Product Exhibition and Trade Promotion: December 24 to December 30, 2024.

7. Wine, Tea, Coffee Streets and Dalat-Lam Dong Specialties: December 26, 2024, to January 2, 2025.

8. Dalat Vegetable and Flower Market: The Magic Essence of Fertile Lands: December 5 to December 15, 2024.

9. International Cultural and Artistic Exchange between Dalat and Chuncheon (South Korea): 7:30 PM December 4, 2024.

10. Flower and Heritage Street Carnival (Flower Float Parade, Flower Fashion, Street Arts): December 6 and December 7, 2024, on central streets of Dalat city.

There will be another 12 supporting programs and 14 other programs organized in Dalat city and the districts of Lam Dong province.

More information may be found at: dalat-info.gov.vn