(Baonghean.vn) - Before the "Tet Ong Cong, Ong Tao" (The Kitchen Gods' Festival), markets in Vinh city and many districts and towns are bustling with people shopping for offerings. The most sought-after items are fresh flowers, fruits and goldfish.
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| Markets in Vinh City are bustling on January 19, the 22nd of the 12th lunar month. Ms. Nguyen Thi Loan in Hung Dung Ward said: "Preparing for the five-fruit tray, not only me but many people like to buy Buddha's hand fruit to wish for luck, peace and wealth. This year, buy early so they don't sell out near Tet. Each fruit costs from 50,000 to 80,000 VND/fruit." Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| Many housewives look for flowers to worship on the Kitchen Gods' Day. Prices range from 7,000 VND to 15,000 VND per plant depending on the type. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| Goldfish are the best-selling item in the markets. According to legend, carp jumps over the Dragon Gate to become a dragon, so that the Kitchen God can "ride" it to heaven. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| Many families buy goldfish to worship the Kitchen Gods. Each fish costs between 15,000 and 50,000 VND, depending on its weight and size. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| People buy gold and red carp to worship Tao Quan, hoping for luck for their families. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| The paper-covered clothes for the Kitchen God are one of the best-selling products. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| Items used for Tao Quan worship ceremonies in localities always attract many buyers. Photo: Thai Hien |
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