Phu My Hung flower fest features rural landscapes TUOI TRE  A girl poses for photo at Phu My Hung flower fest. Behind her is a water wheel, a familiar image in the country’s mountainous areas. Photo: Tuoi Tre Cottages, green rice fields, small boats, bamboo bridges, melon trellis, and multicolored flowers are some rustic images of Vietnamese countryside which are on display in Phu My Hung urban area near the Crescent mall in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7. Themed “Flowers of the countryside”, this year’s festival covers an area of 7 hectares, including Duong Xuan (spring street), Ben Xuan (spring harbor), Vuon Xuan (spring garden), Gop Xuan (spring contribution), booths of flowers, bonsai and ornamental trees and Tet specialties. There are also a playground for children and a live music venue. The annual festival, organized by Phu My Hung Joint Venture Company, runs from Feb 3 to 8, 2013 (23rd to 28th day of the last lunar month). A girl poses for photo at the festival. Behind her is a water wheel, a familiar image in the country’s mountainous areas. Photo by Tuoi Tre A father takes photo of his son who touches water in a pond surrounded by a small boat and a cottage which are peaceful and stunning countryside landscapes in Vietnam. Photo by Tuoi Tre Two children play with a fish trap showcased at the festival. Photo by Tuoi Tre A beautiful pathway surrounded by multicolored flowers. Photo by Tuoi Tre The festival attracts a large number of visitors, many of whom are teenagers. Photo by Tuoi Tre A flower road at the festival. Photo by Tuoi Tre