Peach blossoms bloom early in Nhat Tan flower village

(VOVword)-As the traditional Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) is drawing near, farmers in Nhat Tan flower village are gearing up to prepare peach, kumquat and apricot trees for Hanoians.

Peach trees are in blossom. Some gardens have found ways to make peach trees bloom early as Hanoians have a habit of purchasing peach trees in December as an offering to their ancestors

A woman plucks peach leaves to make them bloom early

A peach blossom in full bloom. For Hanoians, peach blossoms are a symbol of a peaceful and wealthy life

Light pink peach blossoms

A perennial peach tree

A view of kumquat trees

Trimming peach and kumquat trees

A branch of peach trees often sells for US$2.2 (VND50,000) each.