As the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) approaches, people in HCM City flock to purchase pots containing yellow apricots to decorate their homes ahead of the special occasion.


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Peach blossoms are the northern region’s symbol for Tet while apricot blossoms symbolise Tet in southern regions. In the days ahead of the start of Tet, apricot flower markets in the south are bustling with people. 

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According to some residents, if apricot trees are in full bloom in time for Tet, they will bring luck and prosperity to their families during the New Year.

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Recent days have seen people in HCM City flood local flower markets to buy pots of yellow apricots to decorate their homes.

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The vibrant colours of apricot blossoms symbolise prosperity for the New Year and beyond.

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An apricot flower market in Pham Van Dong street, Thu Duc district, attracts large crowds of visitors with pots of yellow apricot in full bloom.

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According to gardeners, the prices of apricot trees in full bloom at this time of year are lower than that of flower buds.

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An ancient apricot tree is the most expensive in the garden with a price of VND400 million.

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The life expectancy for medium-sized trees is about 25 years, at a cost of VND124 million per tree.

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These meticulously crafted apricot trees fetch a price of VND15 million each.

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The price of a small one is VND3.5 million each

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According to gardeners, the price of apricot blossoms depends on the age of the trees.

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   A local resident rides away with their purchase of an apricot stump

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Different variety of plants can be seen on sale at the flower market. Yellow daises, which symbolise prosperity during Tet in the southern region, are particularly numerous.


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