Chrysanthemums, lilies, gladiolus "rise to power" at the Lunar New Year market

Minh Vũ |

On the full moon day, the night flower market is bustling from late at night to early morning. Each wholesale bouquet consists of 10 small bouquets, priced from 170,000 to 320,000 VND depending on the type.

Chrysanthemums - Familiar choice for the offering tray

Hoa cúc vàng rực được xếp thành từng bó nhỏ, sẵn sàng phục vụ nhu cầu thắp hương đêm Rằm. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Bright yellow chrysanthemums are arranged in small bouquets, ready to serve the needs of burning incense on the full moon night. Photo: Minh Vu

At the night market, chrysanthemums are still the best-selling item thanks to their bright colors, high durability and symbolic meaning for filial piety and longevity.

Tiểu thương tất bật phân chia hoa cúc thành từng bó nhỏ để kịp giao cho khách buôn. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Small traders are busy dividing chrysanthemums into small bouquets to deliver to traders in time. Photo: Minh Vu

Each bouquet of chrysanthemums in bulk includes 10 small bouquets, priced at 180,000 VND/bouquet. On average, each small bouquet is only about 18,000 VND, suitable for the need to burn incense for families on the full moon day.

Những bó cúc cùng các loại hoa tươi mới nhập chợ từ nửa đêm, sắc hoa nổi bật giữa ánh đèn. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Bundles of chrysanthemums and fresh flowers newly imported from the market from midnight, the color of the flowers stands out in the lights. Photo: Minh Vu

Chrysanthemums are commonly grown in Da Lat and the suburbs of Hanoi, and can be fresh for 5-7 days if cared for properly.

Rosemary - Elegant purple color

Sắc tím dịu dàng của hoa thạch bích tạo điểm nhấn thanh nhã cho bình hoa lễ. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
The gentle purple color of jade flowers creates an elegant highlight for the flower vase. Photo: Minh Vu

Litse flowers impress with their gentle purple color, often used in combination with other types of flowers to increase harmony for the flower vase.

Những cành thạch bích tươi rói, mang vẻ đẹp nhẹ nhàng giữa khu chợ đêm. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Fresh pudding bundles, with a gentle beauty in the night market. Photo: Minh Vu

The wholesale price of jade flowers is 250,000 VND/bunch (10 small bouquets). This flower has a soft stem, small flowers, creating a feeling of elegance, and is chosen by many young families.

Money flower - Symbol of fortune

Hoa đồng tiền là một trong những mặt hàng có giá “mềm” tại chợ hoa đêm. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Gerberas are one of the "soft"-priced items at the night flower market. Photo: Minh Vu

With a name meaning good luck, gerberas are always in the group of flowers sold stably on the full moon occasion. Flowers have diverse colors such as red, orange, yellow, pink.

Sắc đỏ, cam, vàng của hoa đồng tiền tượng trưng cho tài lộc, may mắn. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
The red, orange, and yellow colors of gerberas symbolize fortune and luck. Photo: Minh Vu

The wholesale price of gerbera flowers is 170,000 VND/bunch, belonging to the "softest" price group on the market. According to small traders, this type of flower sells quickly thanks to its eye-catching color and affordable price.

Lilies - Pure fragrance

Hoa huệ trắng muốt tỏa hương thơm thanh khiết giữa không gian chợ Rằm. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Pure white lily flowers radiate a pure fragrance in the space of the full moon market. Photo: Minh Vu

Lilies stand out by their characteristic fragrance, often used in solemn worshiping ceremonies. Long branches and pure white flowers create a feeling of purity.

Each bullish bouquet of lilies costs 320,000 VND (10 small bouquets), the highest in the group of flowers sold at the night market. Although the price is high, purchasing power is still stable due to the demand for traditional incense offerings.

Anchor rose - Holds shape for a long time, color is durable

Anchor roses are roses that are treated to maintain their shape, flowers bloom evenly and last longer than usual. Thanks to that, this type of flower is popular on important holidays.

Hoa hồng neo được tiểu thương giới thiệu là giữ độ bền lâu, phù hợp cho các dịp lễ quan trọng. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Anchor roses are introduced by small traders as having a long shelf life, suitable for important holidays. Photo: Minh Vu

Wholesale price 230,000 VND/bunch. Anchored roses are usually red and dark pink, symbolizing respect and gratitude.

Gladiolus - A formal choice

Gladiolus (also known as gladiolus) has a tall stem, flowers arranged along the branches, symbolizing integrity and remembrance of ancestors.

Hoa lay ơn thân cao, bông xếp dọc tạo vẻ trang trọng cho bình hoa thờ. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Gladiolus flowers with tall stems and flowers arranged vertically create a solemn look for the flower vase. Photo: Minh Vu

Wholesale price 300,000 VND/bunch. This is a type of flower that often appears in large flower vases placed on the ancestral altar on the full moon and the first day of Tet.

Lilies

Tiểu thương cẩn thận phân loại từng cành ly, đảm bảo bông đều và tươi mới. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Small traders carefully sort each lily branch, ensuring even and fresh flowers. Photo: Minh Vu

Lilies are one of the high-end flowers favored during the full moon holidays thanks to their luxurious beauty and gentle fragrance.

In addition, roses still maintain a stable position at the night market thanks to their striking colors and profound meaning. Not only symbolizing love, red roses also express gratitude and sincerity when offering offerings.

ắc trắng, vàng, hồng của hoa hồng mang ý nghĩa thanh cao, thịnh vượng trong ngày lễ. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
White, yellow, and pink pins of roses carry the noble and prosperous meaning of the holiday. Photo: Minh Vu

On the occasion of the full moon, roses are divided into small bouquets for easy retail sale, serving the needs of family vases or combined with other types of flowers to create a solemn and harmonious vase.

Hoa Phi Yen

Phi Yen flowers impress with their tall, slender stems, and small clusters of flowers arranged along the branches creating a soft, airy feeling.

Những cành hoa Phi Yến vươn cao, sắc tím dịu nhẹ tạo điểm nhấn thanh thoát giữa chợ hoa đêm. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Phi Yen flowers reach high, with a gentle purple color, creating a graceful highlight in the night flower market. Photo: Minh Vu

Phi Yen's purple, blue or white colors carry the meaning of peace and hope, often chosen by many families to coordinate with flowers.

Hoa Phi Yến được bó gọn gàng, sẵn sàng theo chân thương lái phục vụ nhu cầu cắm bình ngày Rằm. Ảnh: Minh Vũ
Phi Yen flowers are neatly bundled, ready to follow traders to serve the needs of vase arrangement on the full moon day. Photo: Minh Vu

Although the prices of some types increased slightly compared to normal days, purchasing power on the full moon night remained stable, especially for flowers with spiritual and fortune meanings.

Minh Vũ
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