Bustling Tet flower market in Vinh city: Orchids and roses "reign"
(Baonghean.vn) - Although Tet is still nearly a month away, the flower market in Vinh city is quite bustling, bustling with buyers and sellers. This year, many people are looking to buy Japanese orchids and roses.
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| In recent years, in addition to traditional Tet ornamental plants such as peach, kumquat, and apricot, orchids - the flower known as the "Queen of Flowers" - have been chosen by many people to display during Tet. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Mr. Tran Xuan Hong - owner of an orchid shop said: "Currently, the demand for orchids of Vinh city residents and neighboring areas has increased a lot. To meet the Tet orchid market, we have imported many large orchid roots." Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Although the price of many orchid roots is up to 1.8 - 2 million VND/root, many customers still spend money to buy them. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Besides orchids, this year's Tet flower market also witnessed the excitement of roses. Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu - owner of a flower and ornamental plant shop said: "Recently, the demand for roses of Vinh City residents has increased dramatically. Along with Da Lat old roses and Van Khoi roses, this year pink roses (Japan) are in high demand." Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Pink roses (Japan) are imported from the northern provinces; the current market price is about 300,000 VND/tree. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| To meet the demand for roses, many stores continue to import in large quantities. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| This year's Tet flower market has many varieties of single and double hibiscus with two colors: yellow and red. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Although primrose pots have been present in Vinh City for a long time, they are still loved by many people because of their bright colors and because they are grown in baskets, making them easy to decorate homes. The price of primrose pots remains stable as every year, from 200,000 - 250,000 VND/pot. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Hydrangeas are in bud and blooming for Tet. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Pots of orchids are also of interest to many customers because of their long blooming time. Photo: Lam Tung |