(Baonghean.vn) - In the days leading up to Tet, the peach blossom market in the border area of Nghe An is extremely busy. People bring branches of stone peach blossoms, moldy peach blossoms with rough trunks, many plump buds, beautiful shapes to sell for tens of millions of dong. Currently, the highest priced peach blossom branch is being asked for 40 million dong...
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On the roadsides of the towns of Hoa Binh (Tuong Duong), Muong Xen (Ky Son), Kim Son (Que Phong) this time there are many "flea markets" selling peach blossoms. |
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The giant peach tree brought from Noong Het (Laos) is over 20 years old and is priced at 40 million VND. |
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Decades-old peach branches, grown on the fields of Mong and Kho Mu people, are transported to district towns for sale. |
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There are also peach branches transported from Laos. The characteristics of this type of peach are mossy trunks, many types of mistletoe, and large buds. |
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This is a peach branch brought from Sa Lay village, Muong Long commune, was offered 20 million VND but the owner has not sold it. |
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The flowers of this peach variety are light pink, not as colorful as peaches from the lowlands. The petals are very large and special, after blooming, the petals take a long time to fall. |
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Due to being planted for many years and the characteristic cold air, the trunks of these peach trees are very beautiful, with many parasitic plants living on the trunks creating very strange shapes. |
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Many traders prefer to buy the whole tree. This makes it easier for buyers to decorate their homes with peach trees. Sellers can also get a good price. |
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On the old tree trunks there are also beautiful mistletoe. |
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The more moldy, beautiful the shape and flowers, the higher the price. Some trees sell for 30 - 40 million VND. |
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The man was happy when he chose a peach blossom branch that he liked. |
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This is also an opportunity for young girls to take selfies next to peach trees worth tens of millions. |
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Cars from the lowlands go all the way to Muong Xen district town (Ky Son) to buy peach blossoms to display on Tet. |
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In recent days, Western Nghe An has experienced historic cold, many traders have had to light fires to watch over peach trees. |
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Peach branches worth tens of millions of dong are gradually being transported to big cities. |
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In recent years, the demand for displaying peach blossoms during Tet has increased, so the number of peach blossoms in the highland districts is becoming scarce. This is also a good direction for those who develop the economy in some highland communes. |
Ho Phuong - Dao Tho