Flower decoration during Tet festival

  • Peach blossoms are the most prefered in spring and during traditional Tet celebration in the northern region. VNA Photo
    Peach blossoms are the most prefered in spring and during traditional Tet celebration in the northern region. VNA Photo
  • Various colourful flowers at a market in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi. VNA Photo
    Various colourful flowers at a market in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi. VNA Photo
  • People buy a lush kumquat tree with golden fruits and green leaves, hoping to commence a prosperous year that brings wealth and good fortune to family members. VNA Photo
    People buy a lush kumquat tree with golden fruits and green leaves, hoping to commence a prosperous year that brings wealth and good fortune to family members. VNA Photo
  • The kumquat tree is seen as a symbol of hope and good luck. VNA Photo
    The kumquat tree is seen as a symbol of hope and good luck. VNA Photo
  • The dragon-shaped ornamental kumquat trees on sale at a flower market in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi. VNA Photo
    The dragon-shaped ornamental kumquat trees on sale at a flower market in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi. VNA Photo
  • The peach blossoms are considered a quintessence of the Five Elements, capable of warding off evil spirits and bringing peace and happiness to people. VNA Photo
    The peach blossoms are considered a quintessence of the Five Elements, capable of warding off evil spirits and bringing peace and happiness to people. VNA Photo
  • The peach tree is considered a quintessence of the Five Elements, capable of warding off evil spirits and bringing peace and happiness to people. VNA Photo
    The peach tree is considered a quintessence of the Five Elements, capable of warding off evil spirits and bringing peace and happiness to people. VNA Photo
  • Peach blossoms symbolise fertility and prosperity. They instill in people's hearts a sense of faith and hope for a brighter future. VNA Photo
    Peach blossoms symbolise fertility and prosperity. They instill in people's hearts a sense of faith and hope for a brighter future. VNA Photo

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Flower decoration during Tet festival
01/29/2025 21:00 | TTXVN |
It is customary for Vietnamese families to buy colorful flowers and plants to decorate their houses during the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival. Each flower or ornamental plant carries different meaning and is placed in specific areas of the house to welcome the new year. Choosing beautiful and auspicious plants as decorations for the Tet season is a high priority to bring luck and a fresh start to the coming annum. The plants that are most prevalent during the Tet holiday are peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, kumquat, and chrysanthemum. Peach blossoms and kumquat trees are common in the north while people in the South prefer apricot blossoms for this special occasion. VNA Photo

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