According to annual tradition, Hang Luoc Street begins to organize a flower market on the occasion of Tet. This is considered one of the oldest flower markets in Hanoi, only opening once a year at the end of December. Near Tet, the demand for flowers and ornamental plants increases, so Hang Luoc flower market is very lively and bustling. After the end of Tet, the flower market will close and not operate until the following Tet.
Every time Tet comes, spring returns, Hang Luoc street is bustling with people going out and shopping for Tet.
Hang Luoc flower market opens to serve decorative items for Lunar New Year, especially peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, orchids, kumquat trees... Here, there are many small kumquat pots with beautiful shapes suitable for decorating small living spaces. In addition, peach blossoms are also sold throughout the neighborhood from the suburbs.
This year, the traditional flower market of Hanoi's Old Quarter is held on Hang Luoc, Hang Khoai, Hang Ruoi, Hang Ma streets, and the mural space of Phung Hung street.
This flower market opens from December 23 to 30, even until New Year's Eve.
With an age of more than 100 years, for many Hanoians, Hang Luoc flower market always has its own impression. Perhaps no flower market in Hanoi has the same beauty over time as the flower market located in the center of the old quarter.
Appearing since the early 20th century, Hang Luoc flower market is considered the oldest flower market in the capital. The reason it is called Hang Luoc flower market is because the market is held on Hang Luoc street and neighboring alleys. Every time Tet comes, spring comes, Hang Luoc street is bustling with people going out and shopping for Tet.
Although it is not as crowded as before due to the appearance of many other flower markets in the city, this is still considered one of the markets with strong cultural features of Hanoi, entering the subconscious of Hanoi people about the traditional flower market.
Hanoi has many flower markets, but people still keep the habit of going to Hang Luoc flower market. Sometimes they don't buy anything, just come to enjoy the atmosphere of the old Tet flower market which is still preserved today, opened once a year at the end of the year.
Strolling around Hang Luoc flower market during Tet holiday has become a cultural feature and elegant hobby of Hanoians. Potted snow mai, bonsai kumquat, orchids, mini peach branches are sold along both sides of the street in all shapes and sizes. In addition to fresh flowers, this place also sells artificial flower products with a variety of colors.
Lan Anh, a tourist from Saigon who had the opportunity to visit Hang Luoc flower market on the days before Tet, said: "Coming to Hanoi at this time, I not only enjoy the cold of the North, but also enjoy the Tet atmosphere that fills every street. Hang Luoc flower market has countless types of ornamental plants, especially peach blossoms that fill both sides of the street, making this place more bustling and colorful than ever."
Lan Anh had the opportunity to enjoy the Tet atmosphere at Hang Luoc flower market
The bustling atmosphere of buyers and sellers, the myriad of flowers mixed with the cheerful laughter makes the Tet atmosphere even more joyful and cozy.
Not only is it a place to buy flowers to decorate your home, Hang Luoc flower market is also a destination to see and feel the vibrant and bustling Tet atmosphere. This creates a jubilant atmosphere, attracting many tourists to visit and take photos.
The city's oldest unique market is still considered an indispensable place to enjoy and visit during spring because of its traditional culture and is also a place to preserve memories of many generations of Hanoians.
Mini peach blossoms are the most popular thing among Hanoians during every Lunar New Year.
Antique collectors
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