Hang Luoc – Hanoi’s oldest Tet flower market

February 10, 2010 - 09:50 AM

In the past, Hang Luoc street only sold flowers for Tet, but nowadays, flowers are only one of the various items at Hang Luoc flower market.

Founded in the 1920s, the Hang Luoc flower market is located on Hang Luoc street and extends down nearby alleys.

This market only appears from 23rd to the 30th of the 12th lunar month. In the past, it only sold flowers for Tet, but nowadays, flowers are only one of the various items at Hang Luoc flower market.

A VietNamNet photographer visited Hang Luoc market:

Source: Vietnamnet

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