Hang Ma Street shines in red, preparing for the Year of the Snake

With the arrival of Spring and the Lunar New Year, Hang Ma Street bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors, drawing both locals and international visitors to revel and shop. Photo: Duy Minh

At this time of year, vendors are busy preparing to get their inventory ready for the Year of the Snake Tet celebration. Photo: Duy Minh

The shops offer a wide range of Tet decorations including peach blossoms, firecrackers, red envelopes, lanterns, and couplets. Photo: Duy Minh 

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Hang Ma Street transforms into a dazzling spectacle, aglow with the vibrant hues of traditional items such as red lanterns, cred envelopes, and various Spring Festival decorations. Photo: Duy Minh 

As reported by Hanoi Times, the price of Lunar New Year decorations has slightly increased this year compared to the last, with a plethora of new designs featuring the snake, the zodiac animal for the upcoming Lunar New Year. Photo: Duy Minh

This year, products featuring the mascot (the snake) are the hottest sellers. Photo: Duy Minh

Alongside decorations imported from China, handcrafted and artisanal products are also favored and sought after by many customers. Photo: Duy Minh

An array of colorful lanterns, diverse in shape and color, line Hang Ma Street, enveloping everyone in the palpable approach of the Lunar New Year. Photo: Duy Minh

Many locals visit Hang Ma Street to explore, enjoy the festivities, and capture the bustling atmosphere in photographs as spring and the New Year approach. Photo: Duy Minh 

There is a palpable sense of the approaching Lunar New Year when visiting Hang Ma Street at this time of year. Photo: Duy Minh