Thursday, 12:41, 25/11/2021

Mountain flowers blossoming in Hanoi capital

VOV.VN - Wild pear flowers which can be seen in mountainous areas are beginning to bloom in a number of streets around the capital, enthralling local people with their stunning white colours.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 1 — White wild pear flowers can be seen in full bloom across the capital.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 2 — A branch of such wild flowers costs around VND300,000 (roughly US$13) at Quang Ba flower market in Tay Ho district.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 3 — This year, wild pear trees are in full bloom two months earlier compared to previous years.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 4 — The branches are transported from northern mountainous provinces such as Lao Cai, Son La, and Lang Son, with their prices ranging from VND100,000 to VND10 million each.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 5 — The most beautiful branch often has some pears on it.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 6 — Many large branches are being put on display at hotels and villas, or are offered to pagodas.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 7 — Wild pear flowers symbolise the love grandchildren have for their grandparents and ancestors. Hanoians often purchase small branches to place them on ancestral altars at home.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 8 — Wild pear flowers stay in full bloom for between 10 and 20 days before gradually fading away.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 9 — Small branches of wild pear flowers are extremely popular among customers.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 10 — The house looks more beautiful if it is adorned with wild pear flowers.

mountain flowers blossoming in hanoi capital picture 11 — In mid-October the early blossoming of wild pear flowers creates a fever among citizens of the capital.

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