Hanoians celebrate Tet early with magnolia flowers.

VHO - Amidst the chilly days of the year-end, with more than two months to go until the Lunar New Year 2026, it's not peach blossoms or kumquats, but stunning imported magnolias that are "flooding" the flower markets, signaling a prosperous and elegant Tet season for the people of Hanoi.

Magnolia flowers have become a major attraction at the flower market.

These days, the pathways at Quang An flower market ( Hanoi ) have become unusually vibrant and bustling. Flower lovers happily stop in front of stalls overflowing with magnolias.

Unlike the vibrant colors of traditional Tet flowers, magnolias possess an elegant, regal beauty, captivating enthusiasts with their refined hues, ranging from pristine white and delicate pink to sophisticated deep purple, along with their subtle, alluring fragrance.

Over the weekend, many people came to admire the flowers and look for magnolias to buy.

Each magnolia branch displayed early for sale, from plump, round buds promising to bloom soon, to the first blossoms of the season opening to welcome the breeze, like the first signs of spring creeping into the city streets.

This flower is not only decorative but also considered a symbol of good luck, fortune, and auspicious beginnings, making it perfect for display in the living room or on the altar, conveying wishes for a prosperous and peaceful new year.

Magnolia trees are considered symbols of good luck, wealth, and auspicious beginnings, making them ideal for display in the living room or on the altar during Tet (Vietnamese New Year).

Even after blooming, magnolias retain their color and fragrance for about 20 days.

According to vendors at the flower market, this year's magnolias are mainly imported from China, with abundant supply and superior quality thanks to the warm weather.

This flower has remarkable longevity. If purchased in bud form, it can last for over a month. Once fully bloomed, it retains its color and fragrance for about 20 days, enough time for people to enjoy a relaxing Tet holiday.

Magnolias are remarkably long-lasting flowers. If purchased in bud form, they can last for over a month.

At Quang An flower market, the supply of flowers is diverse in size, from small, charming tabletop varieties (about 1 meter tall) to large, gracefully shaped branches (4-5 meters tall), suitable for all display needs.

This also leads to a wide range of prices, from common branches costing 300,000 - 500,000 VND to large, uniquely shaped branches that can cost up to 4 - 5 million VND, or even more.

According to vendors, if magnolia flowers are well-received by consumers, they will import more to serve the Tet holiday.

Magnolia flowers vary widely in price, from common branches costing 300,000 - 500,000 VND to large, uniquely shaped branches that can cost 4 - 5 million VND, or even more.

In particular, pink and deep purple magnolias are the most sought-after, creating a craze for "early Tet flower shopping" among Hanoians.

Although the Tet flower market will only truly become vibrant in about a month, when peach blossoms, kumquats, plum blossoms, and pear blossoms officially "arrive," the early appearance of magnolias has already begun to liven up the end-of-year atmosphere.

Images of magnolia blossoms on the streets show the bustling atmosphere of the upcoming Lunar New Year.

Besides magnolias, other flowers such as snowdrops, red carnations, and kumquat trees for table decoration have also appeared.

Besides magnolias, other flowers such as snowdrops, red carnations, and kumquat trees for table decoration have also appeared, but according to traders, this period is mainly for gauging market demand.

Let's wait and see; if there are signs that magnolias are the leading flower trend for Tet (Lunar New Year) this year in Hanoi, they will import more.

Although overall purchasing power is somewhat quieter than in previous years, the vibrant and colorful atmosphere of the flower market these days is still a beautiful sign: Tet is coming, bringing with it hope and joy blossoming on each elegant magnolia branch.

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