Peach flowers bloom to welcome Tet

Peach flowers bloom to welcome Tet

Peach blossoms are believed to bring a new vital force to families, helping them gain good health and keep safe in the new year.
Peach blossoms are believed to bring a new vital force to families, helping them gain good health and keep safe in the new year.
Going to the market to buy a tree or even just a branch of peach blossom has become a ritual for many Hanoians. There are multiple choices for customers. The well-heeled can buy expensive peach trees while the poor can choose one within their budget.
Going to the market to buy a tree or even just a branch of peach blossom has become a ritual for many Hanoians. There are multiple choices for customers. The well-heeled can buy expensive peach trees while the poor can choose one within their budget.
Father and son admire peach blossoms on display.
Father and son admire peach blossoms on display.
Many foreigners visit the flower market where the more inquisitive can become informed about Vietnamese customs and manners during Tet holiday season.
Many foreigners visit the flower market where the more inquisitive can become informed about Vietnamese customs and manners during Tet holiday season.
Daisy pots go on sale from VND200,000 (US$9.6) to VND1 million ($48) each.
Daisy pots go on sale from VND200,000 (US$9.6) to VND1 million ($48) each.
Kumquat is also a traditional tree for many Hanoian families, because it represents prosperity and fruitfulness. A perfect kumquat tree must have green fruit to ripen later, while the leaves must be thick and dark green with some light green sprouts.
Kumquat is also a traditional tree for many Hanoian families, because it represents prosperity and fruitfulness. A perfect kumquat tree must have green fruit to ripen later, while the leaves must be thick and dark green with some light green sprouts.
Two students admire a pot of orchids at Quang An flower market, priced at VND10 million ($480).
Two students admire a pot of orchids at Quang An flower market, priced at VND10 million ($480).
Two students admire a pot of orchids at Quang An flower market, priced at VND10 million ($480).
Two students admire a pot of orchids at Quang An flower market, priced at VND10 million ($480).
Nhat Tan village is a popular destination for Hanoians during the Tet holiday.
Nhat Tan village is a popular destination for Hanoians during the Tet holiday.
Nhat Tan also attracts many young couples, who find the blooming flowers romantic.
Nhat Tan also attracts many young couples, who find the blooming flowers romantic.
Peach blossoms in early morning.

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