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I still remember last year's Lunar New Year (Year of the Ox) – a truly strange holiday for Vietnamese people in general and Hanoians in particular. Families couldn't reunite, couldn't go on spring outings, and some even celebrated the New Year in quarantine camps. The preparations and decorations for the New Year were also drastically reduced and simplified for most families.
And so, Tet (Lunar New Year) has arrived again. Tet comes after the capital city has experienced numerous lockdowns throughout the year. The quiet somberness of the past year is now replaced by the familiar sounds and vibrant colors of Tet. People are busy trading, shopping, and cleaning as they return home. Suddenly, we realize that the days leading up to Tet are the days when the city gradually comes back to life.
Nhat Tan peach blossom village is currently the hottest spot in the capital. People flock here to buy branches and trees for Tet (Lunar New Year). Ask any garden owner, and they'll all say that business this year is much better than last year.
The presence of "tourists" checking in is inevitable.
There are flowers in bloom.
The flowers have withered.
Tet Parade
Bringing "spring" to the streets.
Fresher than spring
"Camping" at the Tet flower market along Lac Long Quan Street.
If you want to know what the Tet flower trends are this year, just take a stroll around Lac Long Quan.
People from Northwest Vietnam brought peach blossoms to contribute to the "spring" celebration.
The little girl selling apricot blossoms.
The days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year) are a time when some people return to their relaxed daily lives, while others are busy working to make the holiday even more "prosperous".
Hang Ma Street, the street of "seasonal gifts" - where adults preserve their traditional crafts and children learn the trade.
Buyers for "Tet" (Lunar New Year)
People who cherish "Tet" (Vietnamese New Year) in their hearts.
