Traffic is amping up as are the colourful decorations, making Hanoi’s streets vibrant.

Every family celebrates Tet in a different way. One thing everyone has in common, though, is the excitement surrounding the coming New Year.

Paintings decorate a wall on Le Van Can street

Casually selling flowers at Hang Luoc flower market

Looking for a nice branch of peach

Getting pretty for Tet

Rushing to sell

Winter scene while spring nears

Which branch is the best?

Even smaller peach branches can be costly

Toys for Tet

Hanoi’s streets transform in to markets

Peach trees are precious this year

Old man strolling

The flower market on Hang Luoc Street