"Colourful blossoms signal first sign of Tet in Hanoi"

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VOV.VN - Many peach blossoms branches and wild flowers can now be seen on sale at Quang An flower market in Tay Ho district of Hanoi, as Tet, known locally as the Lunar New Year comes near.

Before Tet many peach branches are going on sale in order to serve customers’ demand.
Before Tet many peach branches are going on sale in order to serve customers’ demand.
A Tet atmosphere descends on the traditional flower market in Hanoi amid customers heading to the market and purchasing beautiful peach branches in order to decorate their homes.
A Tet atmosphere descends on the traditional flower market in Hanoi amid customers heading to the market and purchasing beautiful peach branches in order to decorate their homes.
The blossoming of the flowers marks the initial sign that the Lunar New Year is just around the corner.
The blossoming of the flowers marks the initial sign that the Lunar New Year is just around the corner.
Small peach trees can cost between VND150,000 and VND200,000, while the larger ones can fetch up to VND1 million.
Small peach trees can cost between VND150,000 and VND200,000, while the larger ones can fetch up to VND1 million.
Some buyers quickly find the perfect peach branch in order to offer to their ancestors at home, while others keep seeking their favourite trees in which to decorate their houses with.
Some buyers quickly find the perfect peach branch in order to offer to their ancestors at home, while others keep seeking their favourite trees in which to decorate their houses with.
Peach trees are widely believed to represent both luck and prosperity moving into the new year.
Peach trees are widely believed to represent both luck and prosperity moving into the new year.
Aside from Nhat Tan peach blossoms, several traders based at Quang An flower market also sell wild flowers ahead of the festive season.
Aside from Nhat Tan peach blossoms, several traders based at Quang An flower market also sell wild flowers ahead of the festive season.
According to sellers, wild pear flower trees are typically brought from mountainous provinces from throughout the north such as Lang Son, Lao Cai, and Ha Giang.
According to sellers, wild pear flower trees are typically brought from mountainous provinces from throughout the north such as Lang Son, Lao Cai, and Ha Giang.
Many customers choose wild pear flowers in order to decorate their homes with, particularly as the peach blossom or Kumquat trees tends to fade away during the long Tet holiday.
Many customers choose wild pear flowers in order to decorate their homes with, particularly as the peach blossom or Kumquat trees tends to fade away during the long Tet holiday.
Whilst the flowers only bloom for about a month, if given professional care the blooming time can last as long as two to three months. Indeed, the most beautiful wild pear flower branches must have some pear fruits, symbolising prosperity in the early days of the New Year.
Whilst the flowers only bloom for about a month, if given professional care the blooming time can last as long as two to three months. Indeed, the most beautiful wild pear flower branches must have some pear fruits, symbolising prosperity in the early days of the New Year.
A plum flower branch costs around VND100,000 to VND150,000.
A plum flower branch costs around VND100,000 to VND150,000.
The wild peach blossoms are part of ethnic minority groups’ life and are transported from the mountainous region. However, a wild peach branch is a bit expensive, costing more than VND2 million.
The wild peach blossoms are part of ethnic minority groups’ life and are transported from the mountainous region. However, a wild peach branch is a bit expensive, costing more than VND2 million.
Soft pink flowers appear in full bloom during the winter months, thereby signaling that Tet is drawing near.
Soft pink flowers appear in full bloom during the winter months, thereby signaling that Tet is drawing near.
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