As always, the Quang Ba Flower Market is bustling during holidays, particularly on Vietnamese Women’s Day.
| While the entire city of Hanoi is asleep, the Quang Ba flower market is alive with activity as people come to buy flowers. |
| On the night before this special day, the market attracts a crowd of people who come to buy flowers or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere. |
| A young, gallant man brings his girlfriend to the night flower market and buys her the freshest flowers. |
| There are hundreds of flower species available, including colorful daisies, cherry blossoms, roses, orchids, and sunflowers. |
| These flowers are sourced from nearby areas such as Tay Tuu, Dong Anh, Me Linh District of Hanoi, as well as from China. |
| According to Nguyen Thi Thuy, a seller at the Quang Ba flower market, roses are the most popular choice this year. |
| Rose bouquets are beautifully adorned, some even featuring LED lights. |
| The price of flowers is also two to three times higher than usual, with roses priced at around VND10,000 (USD 0.5) per rose and VND300,000 (USD 15) per bundle. |
| However, due to the economic downturn, the purchasing power this year is lower compared to previous years. |
| The Quang Ba night flower market usually opens at 8 p.m. and closes at dawn the next day. |
| Many young people not only come to the market to buy flowers, but also to admire these beautiful creations, relax, and take stunning photos. |
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