Top 6 beloved Tet flowers in the Mekong Delta

Decorating with Tet flowers has long been a tradition in the Mekong Delta. The variety of Tet flowers adds vibrant colors and meaningful vibes to the spring season. Let's explore the most favored Tet flowers in the Mekong Delta with Mytour!

Top 6 beloved Tet flowers in the Mekong Delta

Ochna integerrima

Ochna integerrima, commonly known as the yellow apricot blossom, has been a symbol of Tet flowers in the Southern region, especially in the Mekong Delta. With its bright yellow color, it brings new life, luck, and peace for the new year. Long-established apricot trees are highly valued and sought after, as folklore believes that the longer the tree is kept, the more valuable it becomes. Its trunk grows thicker, and the flowers become more vibrant, resembling golden pieces during Tet in the Mekong Delta.

Chrysanthemums have long been a familiar flower during Tet holidays, symbolizing joy, luck, wealth, and family happiness.

Radiant in color, this flower is beloved for its symbolism of unique beauty. Yellow, also the color of gold, is favored by people in the Mekong Delta to attract wealth and prosperity for the new year.

The longevity flower is a familiar symbol for people in the Mekong Delta during the Tet season. Its name, 'longevity,' carries special meanings, often conveying wishes for health and well-being to loved ones.

Aside from being a hallmark of spring, this flower holds profound spiritual significance. 'Longevity' symbolizes goodness and prosperity, while 'life' represents endurance and longevity, making it sought after during Tet for wishing families a year filled with health and abundance.

Peony

The mere mention of its name speaks volumes about its special significance. 'Peony' signifies luck, often chosen as a gift conveying wishes for all desires to come true. Peonies offer fresh sensations with their diverse colors. Some are monochromatic like pink, yellow, cream, purple, or light green, while others boast unique color combinations like white peonies with purple edges or white peonies with pink edges. Its beauty isn't just in the name but also in its appearance, making it a sought-after flower for Tet.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is a commonly grown flower in the Dong Thap region, relatively easy to cultivate, not demanding in terms of soil, light, and humidity. Chrysanthemums can be planted throughout the year, but many gardeners in the Mekong Delta specifically time their flowering for Tet to maximize profits.

The reason why people in the Mekong Delta favor chrysanthemums is because they symbolize complete and abundant happiness. Even in the name 'mâm xôi' (tray of glutinous rice), there's an expression of the desire for a full and content life, with family gathered together during Tet.

Sunflower

Sunflowers symbolize love, loyalty, and longevity. Much of the significance of sunflowers stems from their name, which refers to the sun - a powerful symbol of life. Additionally, sunflowers are known as happy flowers, so during Tet, they're displayed to wish families continuous happiness and to aim for the best.

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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour