Despite chilly weather, the streets of Ha Noi have become much more animated as people are busy preparing for the Tet celebrations.
|
Traders sell peach blossoms on Lac Long Quan, Nhat Tan, Tay Ho streets.
|
Kumquat trees blossom yellow fruit, symbolizing good fortune.
|
People visit famous peach gardens in Phu Thuong and Nhat Tan to enjoy or buy the best peach blossoms.
|
Peach branches are sold by street vendors
|
Busy streets are filled with motorbikes and cars carrying peach branches.
|
Shops in Hanoi’s Old Quarter including Hang Ma, Dong Xuan, and Hang Luoc streets, sell traditional decorative items months before Tet.
|
Colorful decorative items symbolize prosperity in the new year.
|
Pig-shaped items are much sought after for the upcoming Lunar Year of the Pig
|
Foreign tourists experience the pre-Tet atmosphere
|