On the market of fruits for Tet (New Year) in Hai Duong, red pomelos painted with 24K gold are attracting a lot of customers.
Each gold-painted red pomelo costs 500,000 – 750,000 VND
They are Hung Hau red pomelos, whose both peel and pulp are red, in Bac Giang. The variety of pomelo has big and smooth fruits, strong and unfallen branches.
After purchase, distributors write the words phuc (happiness), loc (wealth), tho (longevity), etc. on the peel of pomelos with 24K gold.
Gold-painted red pomelos cost 500,000 – 750,000 VND/ fruit depending on the size. Besides, normal red pomelos are priced at 120,000 – 350,000 VND/ fruit.
Le Thi Hai Hau in Duong Quang Ham street, Hai Duong city, is one of a few people purchasing and supplying red pomelos for the market.
She bought 30,000 red pomelos, most of which have been ordered, and there are only 3,000 fruits left.
According to distributors, red pomelos are edible within 3 – 4 months.
Hai Duong News