Ma Street shines in red, preparing for the Year of the Snake
To welcome the Year of the Snake, shops along Hang Ma Street in Hanoi display an array of items and decorations, catering to the public's desire to adorn their homes for the Lunar New Year.
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With the arrival of Spring and the Lunar New Year, Hang Ma Street bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors, drawing both locals and international visitors to revel and shop. Photo: Duy Minh | At this time of year, vendors are busy preparing to get their inventory ready for the Year of the Snake Tet celebration. Photo: Duy Minh |
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The shops offer a wide range of Tet decorations including peach blossoms, firecrackers, red envelopes, lanterns, and couplets. Photo: Duy Minh |
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As the Lunar New Year approaches, Hang Ma Street transforms into a dazzling spectacle, aglow with the vibrant hues of traditional items such as red lanterns, cred envelopes, and various Spring Festival decorations. Photo: Duy Minh |
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As reported by Hanoi Times, the price of Lunar New Year decorations has slightly increased this year compared to the last, with a plethora of new designs featuring the snake, the zodiac animal for the upcoming Lunar New Year. Photo: Duy Minh |
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This year, products featuring the mascot (the snake) are the hottest sellers. Photo: Duy Minh |
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Alongside decorations imported from China, handcrafted and artisanal products are also favored and sought after by many customers. Photo: Duy Minh |
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An array of colorful lanterns, diverse in shape and color, line Hang Ma Street, enveloping everyone in the palpable approach of the Lunar New Year. Photo: Duy Minh |
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Many locals visit Hang Ma Street to explore, enjoy the festivities, and capture the bustling atmosphere in photographs as spring and the New Year approach. Photo: Duy Minh |
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There is a palpable sense of the approaching Lunar New Year when visiting Hang Ma Street at this time of year. Photo: Duy Minh |