Though the Tet holiday is more than a month to go, many customers head to the market and purchase a beautiful peach branch to decorate their homes. The blossoming of the flowers marks the first signs that the Lunar New Year is just around the corner. Peach trees are believed to represent both luck and prosperity moving into the new year. According to a trader, the peach blossoms are sold at various prices ranging from 200,000 VND (8.5 USD) to 800,000 VND each, depending on the size. Soft pink flowers appear in full bloom during the winter months. Local gardeners in Nhat Tan ward say they often intervene in the development process of peach trees to allow them to bloom on time for Tet. These days, people purchase peach blossoms to decorate their houses for both Christmas and New Year. Apart from Nhat Tan peach blossoms, several traders in Quang Ba flower market also sell wild peach blossoms, which are a lighter pink compared to those grown in Hanoi. The wild peach blossoms, part of ethnic minority groups’ life, are transported from the mountainous region to the plain. A wild peach branch is a bit expensive, costing more than 2 million VND. A seller notes that the number of customers this year has seen a sharp decline compared to previous years. People these days are looking to tighten their purse strings due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Từ khóa: VOV VOVworld Peach blossoms signal first sign Tet Hanoi Feedback Submit Xem thêm