Tuesday, 18:07, 26/10/2021

Hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches

VOV.VN - Images of street vendors carrying and selling ox-eye daisies have become more common across many streets of the capital in recent days as winter is drawing near.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 1 — The weather typically starts to turn cold in late October, with passers-by often seeing street vendors carrying ox-eye daisies, also known as “Cuc hoa mi”, as they only blossom in the winter.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 2 — The flowers can easily be found on streets throughout Hanoi, with Phan Dinh Phung, Thuy Khue, and Thanh Nien roads becoming popular spots.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 3 — Women and young girls in a white Ao Dai, a traditional long dress, enjoy taking a photo along with Cuc hoa mi.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 4 — A trader says she has started selling ox-eye daisies since last week as the flowers enter full bloom in early winter.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 5 — This year fewer customers buy flowers compared to previous years, as people tighten their belt due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 6 — These street vendors help beautify the streets of the capital these days after a long quiet period of combating COVID-19.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 7 — Little flowers are among the most popular items for local residents to use in order to decorate their homes or offices with.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 8 — A bunch of ox-eye daisies can be purchased for VND60,000 - 80,000, a great deal for local people as compared to VND100,000 - 120,000 per bunch in previous years.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 9 — Dealers often purchase these ox-eye daisies from the northern provinces of Bac Giang and Lai Chau before transporting them to Hanoi.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 10 — Locals enjoy the charming white petals of the Cuc hoa mi.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 11 — A seller prepares to ship two bunches of ox-eye daisies ordered on an e-commerce platform.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 12 — Ox-eye daises often bloom at this time of year for only one month.

hanoi streets dotted with ox-eye daisies as winter approaches picture 13 — The flowers are typically in full bloom in November, signaling the beginning of winter.

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