Colourful flowers

February 19, 2015 - 21:15
Hue
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.

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