Peach blossoms – Prosperity and growth
For Vietnamese folks, particularly within the north, peach blossoms are the flower of Tet and an indispensable a part of each Vietnamese household on this event. The flower is taken into account a sacred image of renovation and robust development.
Peach fruits are image of longevity, bringing hopes for a protracted life for all folks of the household.
In the meantime, peach blossoms additionally carry the sensation of romance and prosperity, that are beloved by kids which are within the temper for love.
The crimson flowers are additionally believed to carry the essence of “ngu hanh” – the 5 primary parts (metallic, wooden, water, fireplace, and earth) that may drive away evil spirits and produce about peace and happiness to folks. Crimson is believed by many to be the colour of prosperity.
As in addition they symbolize development, folks organize a department of peach blossoms at house throughout Tet with the hope for a yr of excellent well being, prosperity, wealth, and joyfulness.
Yellow apricot blossoms – Wealth and the Aristocracy
Whereas folks within the north adorn their house with peach blossoms, yellow apricot blossoms (Ochna integerrima) are the image of Tet for southerners. The yellow colour of the flower symbolizes wealth and hope.
With its which means, southerners typically choose leaves of yellow apricot timber with the hope that flowers will probably be in full bloom on the primary day of the Lunar New 12 months, which, they imagine, will appeal to luck.
Despite the fact that the golden flower petals superbly replicate the solar rays, clients desire timber that haven’t but bloomed as they need the apricot blossoms to flourish initially of a brand new yr as a substitute.
Vietnamese folks imagine that 7-petal apricot flowers will carry nice fortune in a brand new yr.
Kumquat – Range and happiness
Aside from peach blossoms and apricot blossoms, Vietnamese folks additionally adorn their homes and places of work with kumquat timber in Tet.
Kumquat timber are believed to represent the prosperity as a result of they’re all the time laden with fruits.
Throughout Tet, it’s believed that the extra fruits there are on a kumquat tree inside a home, the extra luck will come to the proprietor within the new yr.
A kumquat tree with many fruits makes a home brighter and hotter, particularly within the chilly climate within the north.
A wonderful kumquat tree with a giant root and brief trunk cut up into many small branches represents the reunion of a multi-generational household.