The wife of the President of Vietnam, Phan Thi Thanh Tam, and the wife of the President of the Philippines, Louise Araneta - Marcos, went for a walk together on Hang Ma Street and Hang Luoc flower market on the morning of January 30.
Mrs. Phan Thi Thanh Tam welcomed Mrs. Louise Araneta - Marcos at the beginning of Hang Ma street, from here the two ladies walked together to see the streets of Hanoi to celebrate Tet.
The visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife falls right on the eve of the traditional New Year, so introducing the traditional Vietnamese New Year culture to distinguished guests is even more meaningful.
The image of the wives of the two heads of state of Vietnam and the Philippines walking, chatting and feeling the flavor of Vietnamese Tet, therefore left a beautiful impression in the hearts of many people who came to Hang Luoc spring flower market, considered the oldest spring flower market in Hanoi on the morning of January 30.
Two ladies walking on Hang Ma Street, a famous street in Hanoi's Old Quarter that specializes in selling Tet decorations.
During the French period, Hang Ma Street was named Rue du Cuivre with Hang Dong Street today. The residents here included a number of families from Tan Khai village who settled down and opened shops selling paper and votive offerings used for Eastern rituals, and paper items used for decoration.
From Hang Ma Street, the two ladies walked to Hang Luoc Street. Established in the early 20th century, Hang Luoc flower market is considered the oldest flower market in Hanoi.
Hang Luoc Spring Flower Market 2024 is held on Hang Luoc, Hang Khoai, Hang Ruoi, Hang Ma streets and the mural space of Phung Hung street.
This year, the market will be held from January 25 to 8pm on February 9 (ie from December 15 to 30).
For many people in the capital, this is the busiest and most beautiful flower market with carefully selected flower pots and ornamental plants. Although it is called a flower market, it also sells many other items to decorate Vietnamese homes during the traditional Tet holiday.
The scent of spring flowers these days along with the bustling laughter makes tourists and those who come to Hang Luoc flower market even more excited about the approaching Tet holiday.
The President's wife, Phan Thi Thanh Tam, introduced to Mrs. Louise Araneta - Marcos the meaning of peach blossoms on Vietnam's traditional Tet holiday.
Mrs. Phan Thi Thanh Tam gave Mrs. Louise Araneta - Marcos a small peach blossom branch. Mrs. Louise Araneta - Marcos seemed to really like this meaningful gift.
Two ladies chat with Hang Trong painting artist Le Dinh Nghien
The wife of the President of Vietnam, Phan Thi Thanh Tam, and the wife of the President of the Philippines, Louise Araneta - Marcos, look at the colorful bouquets of incense.
Two ladies drink lotus tea together at a display booth simulating a traditional Vietnamese house.