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This giant peach tree pot costing VND1 billion amazes people who visit the flower market on Lac Long Quan street in Tay Ho district.

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In total the artwork is over eight metres in length and weighs more than nine tonnes.

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The detail on the piece is outstanding with the dragon's head being meticulously carved.

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The dragon is able to carry five peach trees, with the ornament promoting a message of being reunited with loved ones, luck, and peace in the New Year.

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Skilled craftsmen in Phu Thuong craft village in Tay Ho district of Hanoi have been hard at work creating the piece.

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A kumquat tree with the word “Loc”, or “Fortune” in English, carved into the fruit appears in the northern region.

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Each kumquat tree and pot is priced at VND500,000. The artisans selling the artworks in Tu Lien village of Tay Ho district are hopeful of attracting plenty of buyers.

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One of the popular products for this year are gold bar-shaped grapefruits with the word “Loc” carved into them.

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The price of each products created by the artisans in Tu Lien village hovers around VND500,000 and VND1 million each.

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Crowds flock to Nhat Tan flower village as Tet draws near

Crowds flock to Nhat Tan flower village as Tet draws near

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White apricot trees sought by choosy customers ahead of Tet

White apricot trees sought by choosy customers ahead of Tet

Despite their high prices, white apricot blossoms are a sought-after item by many customers in the lead up to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.