Giant fruit bonanza sweeps Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Lunar New Year

Fruits like grapefruit and Buddha’s hands are commonly used as offerings and gifts in the southern region on Tet. Ky Da Grapefruit, a big-sized type of pomelo, is three or four times heavier than regular ones. A massive Ky Da grapefruit weighs up to 10 kilograms, carrying a price tag of over VND500,000 (US$20.3). Apart from Ky Da grapefruit, Buddha’s hand fruit is also a favorite on Tet. The fruit, hailing from the northern region, is often placed on five-fruit trays during Vietnam’s biggest traditional holiday.