Spring on the street

Hanoi Old Quarter, the place that preserves the memories of the thousand-year-old capital, suddenly becomes sparklingly beautiful every time Tet comes. The winding alleys, the moss-roofed houses, and the night cries blend together to create a very special spring picture, both familiar and new and interesting.

From early morning, Hang Luoc flower market has been bustling with people coming and going. Crowds of people are bustling, their hands choosing each peach branch, each kumquat tree. The atmosphere is bustling with laughter, bargaining, imbued with the countryside spirit and soul. The fresh peach blossoms, the golden kumquat branches seem to bring the colors of spring to every home. Hanoians go to the flower market not only to shop but also to feel the scent of Tet, the breath of tradition still permeating the changes of time.

In the brilliant and pure Spring picture of Hanoi, the pink color of peach blossoms is always the highlight that makes people's hearts flutter. It reminds us of Nhat Tan peach garden as a cultural symbol of Spring in the North.

Hang Ma Street (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) is brilliant with spring colors. Photo: THAI HUNG

While the cold wind still lingers on every street, the first peach branches have begun to bud, like a message that Spring is knocking on the door. Nhat Tan, the old peach growing village of Hanoi, has entered a bustling season. Farmers diligently take care of and skillfully prune each branch, leaf, and flower to bloom at their most beautiful right in time for Tet.

For Hanoians, Nhat Tan peach blossoms are not just a flower, but also a cultural feature every Tet holiday. From small peach branches to display on the family altar to large peach trees with wide canopies, each type has its own beauty that captivates people. In particular, the seven-inch peach blossom - an ancient, "aristocratic" peach blossom of Nhat Tan, with thick petals, red as blood, is always the dream of peach connoisseurs.

Next to Hang Luoc, Hang Ma Street is brilliant with strings of flashing lights, bright red lanterns and long rows of lucky money envelopes. It is a joy to see children calling out to their parents, their eyes shining with delight when looking at the simple yet colorful Tet toys. Adults leisurely choose each piece of red paper and each parallel sentence to hang on the ancestral altar. The best wishes and poems imbued with philosophy of life are written by talented calligraphers, reminding us of our roots and gratitude.

From Hang Ma street, stepping out to Dong Xuan market to shop for Tet, one can feel the bustling, vibrant atmosphere. From early morning, the market is bustling with buyers and sellers. Each person has their own way to prepare for the traditional Tet holiday, but hidden deep within the hustle and bustle are feelings of relaxation, sacred memories of spring. From the corner of the market selling fruit trays, cakes and jams to the Ao Dai, it seems to recreate a complete picture of Tet culture.

Dong Xuan Market is not only a familiar shopping place for the people of the capital, but also a treasure trove of beautiful traditional products. Fragrant coconut jam packages, or beautifully displayed boxes of green rice cakes and green rice cakes remind us of the flavors of Tet in the past. Each vendor with a friendly voice and a gentle smile is like a bridge connecting the past and the present.

Walking on the small streets in early spring is like enjoying a gala of colors and sounds. It is the pink of peach blossoms, the yellow of apricot blossoms sent from the South and the green of dong leaves. The cries of street vendors, the jingling of bicycle bells, mixed with the voices of people, the sound of car horns, the hurried footsteps of people busy preparing for Tet, create a familiar spring rhythm typical of Hanoi.

The streets of Hanoi in the spring have a strange beauty. The familiar roads and old roofs of the old town suddenly seem to light up in the early morning sunlight. The scent of flowers wafting from vendors, mixed with the aroma of young rice, jams and newly wrapped Chung cakes, stirs people's hearts.

Someone said that Hanoi in Spring is not only beautiful in its scenery but also beautiful in its traditional spirit and the deep affection of the people here. Walking on the streets of Hanoi in Spring, we can still hear sounds from the past. It is the New Year wishes of strangers, the crisp laughter of children and the excited heartbeat in each person's chest, looking forward to a new year of progress and success.

Spring comes to Hanoi , over the years it always retains its own distinct soul - a beauty that makes people's hearts flutter, and then everyone misses it, longingly.

HA AN

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