Hurrying to bring Spring back to the city

VHO - In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), a small corner along Au Co Street (Hanoi) becomes more bustling and vibrant than ever. That is Quang An flower market, where the rhythm of Tet is bustling with every step and every bouquet of flowers displaying their diverse colors and fragrances.

Quang An flower market is crowded and bustling in the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year).

At Quang An flower market in the last days of the year, the air is thick with the intoxicating fragrance of tens of thousands of fresh flowers, and the hurried footsteps of people racing against time to bring spring to the city.

Right from the entrance, the sight of localized traffic congestion has become an indispensable "specialty." Long lines of trucks carrying flowers from all over pour in, and people and vehicles come and go from inside the market.

Small traders from all over, Hanoi residents, and tourists flocked to the flower market to shop and sightsee.

Everywhere in the flower market was crowded.

Motorbikes belonging to street vendors and locals lined up, inching forward little by little amidst the crowded streets.

This scene is not unpleasant; on the contrary, it ignites a unique sense of hustle and excitement that only those who are directly present can fully appreciate.

The flower stalls stretch endlessly, displaying a dazzling array of colors.

Buyers choose flowers carefully because they believe that if they come here, they must buy beautiful flowers.

A corner of the market is ablaze with the color of chrysanthemums.

Stepping inside Quang An flower market, you'll find endless rows of flower stalls in a riot of colors: the vibrant red of peach blossoms, the golden yellow of chrysanthemums, lilies, and marigolds, and the pristine white of lilies and orchids...

From traditional flowers to high-end imports such as phalaenopsis orchids, bird of paradise flowers, and tulips, they all come together here, creating a space densely packed with color.

A bustling scene of buying and selling at the flower market.

The pungent smell of freshly cut tree trunks and the strong fragrance of lilies blend together to create a unique and unmistakable market aroma.

The men nimbly unloaded the bundles of flowers, taller than a man's head, from the truck bed.

Outside, Au Co Street was equally bustling with a constant stream of vehicles, passersby, and a variety of colorful flowers.

Flowers are bought and stacked on the embankment wall, waiting to be transported by trucks to various places.

In another corner, street vendors are meticulously inspecting each flower bud, bundling them tightly together in preparation for their journey through the streets.

Most striking were the images of old, dilapidated motorbikes with "extraordinary" carrying capacity. Flowers were piled high like mountains, completely obscuring the drivers.

After being purchased, the flowers are tied to motorbikes to be transported for delivery to customers or prepared for sale the following morning at local markets.

Hoa continues her new journey.

There were carts loaded with all sorts of flowers, from chrysanthemums and roses to large branches of peach blossoms, all securely tied with strong rubber bands.

Those vehicles are like mobile "walls of flowers," ready to spread out in all directions.

Amidst the honking of cars and the intoxicating scent of flowers, each person who comes to Quang An brings with them their own unique story.

In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), Quang An Market is not only a place for small traders to do business, but also an ideal destination for Hanoi residents who want to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Hanoi at night.

Unlike the bustling street vendors, many groups of young people or families take advantage of the early morning market to experience the cool weather, choose a beautiful peach blossom branch, or simply take photos to capture the springtime moments.

The truck carrying the heavy flowers needed assistance.

These women, carrying a considerable amount of flowers on their vehicles, simply hope for a prosperous and joyful Lunar New Year.

In the heart of the market, buying and selling takes place quickly but with remarkable professionalism. Hands nimbly bundle flowers, and vendors beam with smiles when they encounter wealthy customers.

Despite being exhausted from staying up all night, everyone's face radiated hope for a warm, prosperous, and fulfilling Lunar New Year.

Flower carts roam the streets, spreading their beauty everywhere in the days leading up to Tet.

By 9-10 pm, the market reaches its peak of activity before this "lifeline" begins to branch out in all directions.

From the flower market, trucks laden with the colors of spring travel down to the old town, to Ha Dong, and then spread south of the city, carried by street vendors on bicycles and in baskets of flowers, weaving through every alleyway.

Hanoi residents go to the market and return home with branches of flowers in their hands.

Walking through Quang An flower market, you'll see the vibrant colors of hundreds of flowers.

Quang An Flower Market in the final days of the year is not just a place for the circulation of goods. It is the heartbeat, the soul of spring in the capital city.

There, Tet is not only present through the vibrant colors of flowers, but also shines in the struggle for survival, in the hope for a peaceful new year, and in the connection of souls who love beauty.

The vehicles carrying the colors of spring from Quang An brighten and warm every home as the Lunar New Year approaches.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/hoi-ha-cho-xuan-ve-pho-204860.html