As part of tradition, a large flower market has opened in front of the former Imperial Citadel. The beautiful flowers brighten up the old walls of the citadel. |
The yellow ochna blossoms are the flowers that every Hue resident wants to take home for Tet. |
The kumquat tree is possibly the ornamental plant that is the second choice of the people traditionally. |
Imported flowers from Taiwan have become a familiar sight for locals in recent years. |
Young people today try to convince the older generation to broaden its choices and get new flower varieties. |
Tet is an occasion to remember ancestors as well. In addition to cut flowers, the local people present grapefruit flowers to decorate home altars. |
Tet allows children to have a lot of fun. Visiting flower markets is a special occasion for family reunions. |
Young girls wearing ao dai dresses pose with flowers. |
There are also days of hard work for some during Tet. A vendor arranges his flowers to attract customers. |
Pedicab drivers are possibly the busiest people, offering home-delivery services. |