As Tet draws near, traders have been flocking to Dai Hoang village in Hoa Hau commune, Ly Nhan district, to purchase the banana, one of the province’s specialties. |
The banana is a rare variety and is much sought after by customers before Tet. |
A local trader in Dai Hoang village says the bananas are sweet and delicious with a good shape. Many people buy these bananas to place on their altar or present to their relatives as gifts during Tet. |
Dai Hoang bananas enjoy meticulous care from gardeners due to their high prices, a large bunch of bananas can be sold for up to millions of Vietnamese dong. |
At present, the bananas are nearly sold out. |
Each banana tree only produces a bunch and they take an entire year to harvest. |
Tran Khac Lam, a garden owner in Dai Hoang village, says the bananas are sold out as traders get in early to purchase the special bananas. |
To harvest the Dai Hoang bananas, farmers must take meticulous care. |
The price of the bananas range between VND20,000-30,000 per small bunch during normal days but can rise to one hundred Vietnamese dong fora small bunch. |
A bunch of bananas can be priced at one million Vietnamese dong during Tet. |
Traders have to order the Dai Hoang bananas ahead of Tet when the bananas are still not ripe. |