Field of Chrysanthemum, Southern Vietnam 05 Jun 2017
Posted on 05 Jun 2017
SA DEC, DONG THAP, VIETNAM: southern vietnamese women wearing traditional conical hat are preparing and cutting chrysanthemum flowers for the traditional festival.
About this photo
Planted all year round in Vietnam, the Chrysanthemum flower is the symbol of a composed and unpretentious lifestyle. Commonly used for a variety of traditional festivals, the golden flowers are blessed during Tết (Vietnamese New Year) and are displayed in people's homes to bring happiness in the future. Chrysanthemums are distinguished by a very strong and bitter aroma. Explore Vietnam on any of Insight Guides' Vietnam itineraries.
This article was originally published on 8th October, 2015
