(Baonghean.vn) - These days, the highlands of Nghe An province are bustling with Tet (Lunar New Year) goods trading. Among them, one unique item that attracts the most attention is the peach blossom branch. Branches of this "stone peach blossom" with exorbitant prices of 40-50 million VND, imported from Laos, are also displayed for sale.
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| These days, the roads throughout western Nghe An province are bustling with activity as people sell peach blossoms for Tet (Lunar New Year). |
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| The incredibly expensive peach blossom branches are also displayed for sale. In the photo: A peach blossom branch belonging to Mr. Tran Van Do from Block 1 (Muong Xen Town - Ky Son District) was brought from Noong Het District (Laos) and sold for over 40 million VND. |
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| The gnarled, moss-covered trunk of the peach tree creates a wild, untamed beauty. |
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| Moss also grows on the small branches. This is the difference between rock peach trees and regular peach trees. |
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| Mr. Tran Van Do said: "To get this peach blossom branch, several months ago I had to go all the way to Laos to ask locals to take it to various forests and pay them in advance. Only close to Tet did I hire them to cut it and transport it back by truck." |
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| The owner of the "giant" peach blossom branch also "decorated" it with a few wild chicken hybrids to celebrate the Year of the Rooster, in order to attract buyers. |
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| Mr. La Van May's peach blossom branch in Hoa Son village (Ta Ca commune - Ky Son district) was offered 25 million VND. This is also a "giant" peach blossom branch that he brought back from Laos. |
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| The peach branch has a thick base, with a diameter of about 22 cm. |
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| Wild orchids with rare and captivating growths can be found parasitizing the trunks of peach trees. |
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| According to experienced peach blossom traders, a beautiful peach blossom branch must meet the following criteria: large size, a spreading shape resembling a mound of rice, mossy growth, and many buds and shoots. |
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| These enormous peach blossom branches are carefully protected by the homeowner, who locks them with chains when displaying them. |
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| Tourists were delighted to admire the "giant" peach blossom branches because this type of peach blossom is becoming increasingly rare. |
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| Passersby also wanted to capture beautiful moments next to the "giant" peach blossom branch. |
Dao Tho
