Peach blossom and kumquat gardeners and traders have high expectation for sales as the Tet holiday approaches.

The spring atmosphere is overwhelming Hanoi’s streets, from downtown to the outskirts.

With the Lunar New Year drawing closer, a vibrant environment has descended on the famous Quang Ba flower market in Hanoi due to the increase in traders.

The Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee opened the Hang Luoc Street traditional flower market and diverse activities at the Phung Hung Street mural space on January 10 in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).

Hanoi authorities will ban traffic from five streets in the city centre for a spring flower market.

A total of 51 spring flower markets are set to be opened throughout Hanoi for the purpose of shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment for guests to enjoy in the buildup to the Lunar New Year or Tet.

HCM City’s Spring Flower Festival 2016 will open at Tao Dan Park in District 1 and Cong Truong Quoc Te Street, near Turtle Lake roundabout in District 3 on February 3 and run until 14, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Green Trees and Park Company.

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VietNamNet Bridge – Flowers are transported by boat from the southwestern provinces to the Binh Dong wharf, Saigon River, to serve Saigonees this Tet.

VietNamNet Bridge - Going to New Year flower markets is a habit and traditional culture of many Vietnamese people. From north to south, the flower markets of each region have their own characters.