Hanoi's largest flower market is bustling all night on March 8

When night falls, Quang Ba flower market (Tay Ho district, Hanoi) is lit up by brilliant flowers and bustling life before the International Women's Day 8.3.

The stalls sell a variety of flowers such as roses, glasses, chrysanthemums... attracting a large number of customers to choose from. Roses still dominate during the 8.3 holiday with different sizes and colors.

Traders work through the night to supply flowers to the market in time, and predict that purchasing power will increase in the coming days. Mr. Nguyen Van Toi, a long-time flower seller at Quang Ba market, said: "In general, the prices of flowers are still cheap compared to the time before the annual festival, roses cost about 6,000 VND/flower".

In addition to retail flowers, the stalls also have ready-made bouquets of wrapped flowers, priced from 300,000 - 500,000 VND, serving customers who want to give gifts.

Many families took the opportunity to buy flowers before March 8 to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the night market.

Vu Le Khanh Ly, 22 years old, (Cau Giay, Hanoi) excitedly shared: "I come to Hanoi night flower market not only to buy flowers, but also to experience the vibrant, colorful atmosphere during special holidays".

The flower market is open from 11pm to 5am. The 0:00-2:00 am is the busiest time for the flower market, people jostle to choose flowers in the middle of the night.

Amidst the chilly drizzle of the first day of spring, the brilliant flowers are still blooming, carrying loving wishes to the 'half of the world' on March 8.