At 2 am, when petals are coated with slight drops of dew and the city is in its deep sleep, Quang Ba Night Flower Market opens. Products there are nothing but flowers and light from torches. These two things seem to make a unique market at the midnight.
It is unknown how long Quang Ba Night Flower Market has become the Hanoian’s biggest wholesale market of fresh flowers. It is held daily but almost days are busy. Quang Ba Night Flower Market is often opened up at 2 am, but in fact, florists bring their goods from surrounding areas to the market since 11 pm the day before. Flowers at Quang Ba Market are believed to be the most fresh and beautiful.
Each category of flowers is sold at a certain row. Unlike noisy and boisterous other open-air markets, Quang Ba Night Flower Market is smooth and elegant as its own products. Especially, all sellers and buyers there always clutch at their torches, an essential thing because of the lack of sunlight at this time.
Quang Ba Night Flower Market is divided clearly into two turns. The first period from 2 am to 4 am is farmers’ who directly planting colorful flowers. Most flowers are wholesale to people who wait for next turn to resell, therefore, prices are significantly cheap. The second turn begins since 4 am and almost prices are higher because of reselling.
Flowers still have their long-history beauty. Their refinement and aromas make life more beautiful. Even in this market, it is just its flowers, which splendidly fresh and colorful in foggy and vaporous night, making it unique and unforgettable.
