It is a Vietnamese tradition for people to buy peach flowers to decorate houses for Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) celebrations.
As the capital city has grown in size and is now several times larger than it was decades ago, a number of flower markets have mushroomed across the city to meet the increasing demands of the additional residents during the festival.
However, Hang Luoc Street in the old quarter is famous for its traditional Tet flower market. Nguyen Viet Thanh shows images of the market on a spring morning, a week ahead of the Year of the Goat.
However, Hang Luoc Street in the old quarter is famous for its traditional Tet flower market. Nguyen Viet Thanh shows images of the market on a spring morning, a week ahead of the Year of the Goat.
A seller sprays a peach blossom to keep it fresh.
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Hang Luoc flower market is next to Hang Ma street which specialises in votive offerings.
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A young seller tenders a peach blossom for buyer.
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As a temporary market, few sellers have stalls while many others are movable.
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The traditional flower market attracts old-aged residents.
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Bonsai trees are on sale at the market.
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A boy follows his mother to the morning market.
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