Colourful Tet flower market in the Hanoi Old Quarter

Saturday, 17:42, 06/02/2021

VOV.VN - When the lunar New Year holiday (Tet) draws near, Hang Ma and Hang Luoc streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are adorned with colourful Tet decorations.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 1 — Hang Ma and Hang Luoc are noted for their traditional Tet flower market that has spanned approximately 500 years.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 2 — Not only people living in the Old Quarter but those from other localities visit the market for Tet decorations or flowers.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 3 — . Blossoming peach branches are the favourites with local residents ahead of the Tet holiday.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 4 — A blossoming peach branch is indispensable for Hanoians during the Tet holiday.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 5 — The blossoming of peach flowers signals the arrival of spring, the first season of the year.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 6 — . Alongside a peach branch, many people choose a small kumquat tree to decorate their house.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 7 — Thuy tien (Narcissus tazetta) is also chosen by Hanoians as the flowers have their special elegant beauty and pleasant aroma.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 8 — Intricately-trimmed stone lotus is also the favourite with local residents.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 9 — Paper and silk made flowers are also sold in the market because of their long lasting colour.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 10 — Coming to Hang Luoc flower market, local residents not only buy flowers or walk away stress but also find old memories.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 11 — Many people spend hours strolling along the street to choose a favourite peach branch

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 12 — Back to Hang Ma street, which is famous for decorations during special occasions of the year, visitors get lost in a world of Tet decoration.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 13 — This year, the market is not as crowded as in previous years.

colourful tet flower market in the hanoi old quarter picture 14 — Sellers hope the COVID-19 epidemic will be contained soon so that the market will be busy as it is.

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