With only two weeks to go before the start of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, Hanoians have been flocking to purchase trees and flowers to decorate their homes with traditional items. Bonsai papayas, Lan Ho Diep (orchids) flowers, and Do Quyen flowers are among the popular items being purchased.


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The bonsai papaya has beautiful shape, attracting many customers interested in buying the plants ahead of Tet.

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Papayas symbolise both wealth and luck.

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Each papaya pot costs several million dong, with some of the most beautiful pots each costing tens of millions of dong.

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Vu Duc Tien of Lien Nghia Commune, Van Giang District in Hung Yen Province said his bonsai papaya garden has almost been sold out.

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Bonsai pomelo trees in Van Giang District, Hung Yen Province, have begun to go on sale in markets.

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Vu Duc Manh, a garden owner in Hung Yen Province, said the prices of bonsai pomelos remain stable and are not as expensive in comparison to the previous years. Depending on the age and shape of the tree, each pot is valued between several million to tens of millions of dong.

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The prices of Van Giang orange trees are range between VND2 million and VND6 million.

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Planting the orange trees is a time-consuming process to make sure they’re in full bloom in time for Tet.

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Bonsai lemon trees have recently appeared in the markets, and are popular among customers.

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Customers hope they will bring good luck to their homes.

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Do Quyen flowers (Rhododendron simsii) are among the most popular flowers this year. Their pink and red colours signal the beginning of a fresh spring.

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Do Quyen flowers are well known to symbolise prosperity, luck, and success. An array of beautiful and varied forms of Do Quyen flowers have begun to be put on sale, drawing in large numbers of customers.

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Mini bonsai orchids are perfect for decorating the home.

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A pot of mini bonsai orchids can cost between VND1 and 3 million.

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Each beautiful cymbidium orchid branch is valued at VND1 million.

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Although the flower is considered expensive, it is a favourite product among customers for its durable.




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