Nguyen Thi Yen Anh from Trung An Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam carves the word ‘Tai’ (Wealth) into a watermelon to make the fruit more meaningful for Tet (Lunar New Year) display. Among stalls selling flowers and holiday gift baskets, displays of intricately carved watermelons stood out, their green rinds etched with raised characters symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Nguyen Thi Yen Anh from Trung An Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam holds a watermelon carved with the word ‘Tai’ (Wealth) for Tet display. Photo: Mau Truong / Tuoi TreA stall sells carved watermelons for Tet display on Ly Thuong Kiet Street in Dao Thanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam. Photo: Mau Truong / Tuoi Tre

Source: Tuoitre News February 15, 2026 09:24 UTC