Small traders brave the cold, staying up all night to look after peach and kumquat trees.
Hanoi is experiencing the coldest days of the year, with temperatures dropping sharply at night. This harsh climate is causing difficulties for traders selling Tet ornamental plants.
To look after peach and kumquat trees for Tet, they have to set up tents at their stalls and take turns staying up all night. The cold makes it even harder for them to endure the cold all night on the sidewalk.
While cleaning and checking the kumquat stall on Lac Long Quan Street (Tay Ho District), Mr. Nguyen Van Du (Hung Yen) said: "Today I transported more than 70 kumquat trees from Hung Yen here to sell, but due to the cold and rainy weather, I have not been able to sell any trees yet."
"With weather like this, if the trees were in the garden, I could still fix them, but if I bring them to Hanoi, I have no way to protect them from the cold wind and rain. According to the forecast, the weather will get even colder in the coming days, so I have set up a tent to protect them from the wind and don't dare go far. I have to stay here regularly to protect the trees," Mr. Du added.
Makeshift tents just big enough for 1-2 people are a temporary shelter for peach and kumquat vendors to avoid the bone-chilling cold of a Hanoi winter night.
Quick naps in harsh weather.
Daily necessities and cooking utensils were also brought to the camp for traders to stand firm and endure the cold.
Many people set up tarps and carefully cover their booths to both block the cold wind and ensure the safety of the peach and kumquat gardens that are blooming and bearing fruit.
To cope with the biting cold, many people choose to light a fire to keep warm. At the same time, they call their loved ones to ease the boredom of the long night.
In addition to the low night temperature making it difficult for peach and kumquat sellers to sleep, they are also worried about thieves stealing their goods.
Mr. Ngo Van Hieu (Hanoi) said that he has set up a tent to sell kumquats for more than a week. Every day, he has to sleep under a tarpaulin and watch over it all night to avoid losing his property.
"The sudden cold air has forced us to brace ourselves. We hope this harsh weather will end soon because if not, customers will no longer be interested in buying Tet ornamental plants," said Mr. Hieu.
Many people take advantage of late nights to transport plants to the point of sale.
Everyone hopes to have a warm and prosperous Tet.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the cold spell in Hanoi may last another 4-5 days.
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