Northwest wild pear market is bustling after Tet
In recent years, Northwest wild pears are not only sought after during Tet, but even after Tet, the attraction of this tree in Hanoi has not decreased.
The white blooming wild pear branches still retain their appeal to Hanoi bonsai enthusiasts.
According to Mr. Nguyen Khac Cong - a small trader selling wild pears on Lac Long Quan Street (Tay Ho, Hanoi), this year the flowers are not as beautiful as every year, so sellers do not dare to import much.
"Wild pears are scarce this year, prices have almost doubled due to high demand. However, unfavorable weather means the flowers are not as beautiful as in previous years," said Mr. Cong.
Traders also shared that wild pear flowers usually bloom after Tet, in the mountainous regions of the Northwest such as Lai Chau, Son La, Lang Son,...
Due to the nature of this tree, which often grows on high mountains, exploitation and transportation are difficult, especially after Tet.
"Customers who buy at this time are usually people who are truly passionate about flowers and want to keep the plants for a long time. Pear branches can keep flowers for weeks, even months if properly cared for," said Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen, a flower seller.
The attraction of trees from the mountains and forests
Mr. Dinh Van Dai (Cau Giay, Hanoi) just bought a wild pear branch worth 4 million VND and said: "I like to have flowers in my house, especially those with natural beauty like wild pears. After Tet, the price of flowers is not cheaper but it is easier to choose a satisfactory branch."
Sharing the same hobby, Ms. Hoang Ngoc Ha (Ba Dinh, Hanoi) shared: "I want to keep the Tet atmosphere in the house longer, wild pears are beautiful, durable, and have feng shui meaning. Every year, I buy an extra branch to play with after Tet."
It can be seen that although Tet has passed, the attraction of wild pear and wild peach flowers has not cooled down in Hanoi.
Not only is it a hobby of growing bonsai, it is also a part of the culture of enjoying beauty, the connection between people and nature, bringing a spring atmosphere that lasts throughout the first days of the new year.
