Artist Kim Duc presents the printed version of ‘Vo Tuong Lai’ painting to the AIPH Secretary-General
The painting “Vo Tuong Lai” with a message of protecting nature against climate change was presented by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc to Mr. Tim Briercliffe – Secretary General of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
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| Artist Kim Duc presents the “Vo Tuong Lai” painting to Mr. Tim Briercliffe – Secretary General of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). (Photo: AIPH) |
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) was established in 1948 and serves as the global representative for the flower, ornamental plant, and gardening industry. The association currently brings together numerous organizations from around the world and plays a crucial role in sponsoring and coordinating international horticultural exhibitions, promoting the development of the flower and ornamental plant industry, and fostering green urban landscapes.
Through the “Green City” initiative, AIPH emphasizes the essential role of greenery in creating dynamic urban areas, fostering green living environments, improving the environment, and enhancing human quality of life by ensuring a balance between economic development and social cohesion.
Over its 78 years of development, AIPH has organized some of the world's most outstanding horticultural exhibitions. These exhibitions not only showcase flowers and ornamental plants but also serve as tools to promote green infrastructure, tourism, and investment, while raising community awareness about horticulture and providing opportunities to promote the brand of the host city and country.
In March 2026, the Vietnam Ornamental Creatures Association officially became a member of AIPH. As a country with a long-standing culture of flowers and ornamental plants, Vietnam's accession to AIPH is expected to enhance the position of Vietnam's ornamental creature industry on the international stage, while opening up more opportunities for cooperation, exchange, and development for the domestic flower and ornamental plant community.
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| Vietnam's Consul General in Khon Kaen (Thailand) Dinh Hoang Linh and expatriates visit the “Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Flower Garden” featuring the lotus as the main image. (Source: Vietnam Consulate General in Khon Kaen) |
On November 2, for the first time, Vietnam participated in the Udon Thani 2026 International Horticultural Exhibition. At the event, AIPH highly appreciated the “Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Flower Garden” which features the lotus as the main image. The exhibition, lasting 134 days (from November 1, 2026, to March 14, 2027), brings together 32 international gardens representing 17 countries and international organizations, and is expected to attract over 3.6 million visitors, generating revenue of approximately 20 billion Baht (over 580 million USD).
Mr. Tim Briercliffe – AIPH Secretary General suggested that Vietnam should explore and visit AIPH-organized programs and expressed hope that in the near future, Hanoi will host an exhibition. “This will be an opportunity for Vietnam to showcase its potential and strengths in the field of flowers and ornamental plants to the world, while learning from the experiences of developed countries,” he affirmed.
During the meeting with Mr. Tim Briercliffe, artist Kim Duc also expressed agreement with the view on the importance of greenery in combating climate change. Artist Kim Duc is confident that Vietnam will actively promote and leave a greater mark on AIPH members as well as in the global flower and ornamental plant sector.
