Flower planting campaign 2026 launched in Chieng An ward

The People’s Committee of Chieng An ward launched a campaign themed “Flower Planting Today – Tourism Tomorrow” in Tong Xet hamlet on March 21. Attending the event were representatives from several agencies and units in To Hieu, Chieng An, and Chieng Coi wards, along with a large number of Chieng An

At the launch ceremony of the “Flower Planting Today – Tourism Tomorrow” campaign in Chieng An ward. 
A leader of the Chieng An ward People’s Committee delivers a speech at the ceremony. 
Agribank To Hieu branch presents ban flower trees to Chieng An ward. 

The locality called for contributions and participation from agencies, organisations, and individuals in supporting tree-planting activities. As a result, more than 1,400 ban (bauhinia variegate) and lantana flower trees were planted along roads in residential areas and hamlets across Chieng An ward. 

Staff and employees of Agribank To Hieu take part in tree planting. 
Officials and residents of Chieng An ward participate in tree planting. 
Officials, Party members, and residents of Chieng An ward plant trees in Tong Xet hamlet. 

The activity aims to create a green, clean, and beautiful landscape, improve urban and rural aesthetics, and gradually form characteristic flower-lined roads to serve the sightseeing and experiential needs of residents and tourists. Tree planting also contributes to raising environmental awareness among local people, promoting the image of the locality, and fostering the development of community-based tourism and services.

Products made from apricots are displayed. 

On the same day, the People’s Committee of Chieng An ward also organised the Apricot Picking Contest 2026 in Tong Xet hamlet, with the participation of six teams and 24 contestants from hamlets. The teams competed in two categories: apricot picking within 20 minutes, and cooking and processing products made from apricots.

Teams compete in the apricot picking contest. 
Teams compete in the apricot picking contest. 

The first-ever contest helped introduce apricot-based products such as apricot wine, syrup, juice, and jam - recognised as 3-star OCOP products - to visitors. At the same time, it promoted the cultural beauty of ethnic communities to tourists and created a foundation for developing experiential and community-based tourism products in the future.

A member of Team No. 6 takes part in the apricot picking contest. 

 

Sorting and grading apricots after harvesting.
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