Stunning wild pear flowers line streets of Hanoi
VOV.VN - Amid the first signs of spring, wild pear flowers are beginning to bloom in some of Hanoi’s streets, enthralling local Hanoians with their stunning colours.
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| In the spring weather, the sight of white wild pear flowers in full bloom can be seen throughout Hanoi. |
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| Many Hanoians often select a branch from a wild pear flower to decorate their home until the end of April. |
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| During the early days of the Lunar New Year, Hanoians tend to flock to the Quang Ba flower market where they can enjoy the sight of wild pears in full bloom |
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| According to sellers, wild pear trees are mostly transported from Lang Son province at high prices. |
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| The price of a wild pear branch can range between VND500,000 and VND5 million each. An old wild pear branch in good shape might be sold for over a million Vietnam dong. |
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| This year, the Quang Ba flower market has put wild pear flowers on sale early for Hanoians to prepare for the 15th day of the first lunar month |
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| According to sellers, Hanoians enjoy the stunning beauty of the flowers. |
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| Currently, the Quang Ba flower market is bustling full of Hanoians visiting to purchase the flower |
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| The wild pear symbolises the love grandchildren have for their grandparents and ancestors. Therefore, Hanoians often purchase a small branch to place on their altar. |
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| The wild pear trees often flower and bear fruit, symbolising prosperity in the early days of the New Year. |
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| The trees can bloom for between 10 and 20 days before fading away. Some branches can last for up to several months. |
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| The wild pear flowers are being sold along the Nghi Tam dyke in front of the Quang Ba flower market in Tay Ho district |
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| Hanoians carefully choose a branch to purchase |
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| Small branches from the flower are popular among customers |
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| Some people take their car so they can buy a large wild pear branch |
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