Peach blossoms signal first sign of Tet in Hanoi
(VOVWORLD) - Branches of peach blossoms can be seen on sale at the Quang Ba flower market in Tay Ho district of Hanoi, marking just over a month to go until Tet, known as the Lunar New Year.
 Though the Tet holiday is more than a month to go, many customers head to the market and purchase a beautiful peach branch to decorate their homes. |
 The blossoming of the flowers marks the first signs that the Lunar New Year is just around the corner. |
 Peach trees are believed to represent both luck and prosperity moving into the new year. |
 According to a trader, the peach blossoms are sold at various prices ranging from 200,000 VND (8.5 USD) to 800,000 VND each, depending on the size. |
 Soft pink flowers appear in full bloom during the winter months. |
 Local gardeners in Nhat Tan ward say they often intervene in the development process of peach trees to allow them to bloom on time for Tet. |
 These days, people purchase peach blossoms to decorate their houses for both Christmas and New Year. |
 Apart from Nhat Tan peach blossoms, several traders in Quang Ba flower market also sell wild peach blossoms, which are a lighter pink compared to those grown in Hanoi. |
 The wild peach blossoms, part of ethnic minority groups’ life, are transported from the mountainous region to the plain. A wild peach branch is a bit expensive, costing more than 2 million VND. |
 A seller notes that the number of customers this year has seen a sharp decline compared to previous years. |
 People these days are looking to tighten their purse strings due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. |