Old Do Luong Market closes its journey of more than 30 years of operation

The old Do Luong market officially stopped operating.

More than 30 years ago, a small market was established in Do Luong town, becoming the main trading place for people in the whole district. The bustling, rural scene has been maintained over the years, becoming a familiar place for many generations of Do Luong people.

Over the past 30 years, the market has witnessed many historical ups and downs, leaving today a strong mark of time. But unlike Do Luong town, which has increasingly invested in building many new, spacious and modern buildings, welcoming more and more visitors, the old market with its simple tiled roof and old cement walls has fewer and fewer visitors.

The old Do Luong market area is being planned to be converted into an amusement park to serve the people. Photo: PV

The traders who have been attached to the old market recall the journey of trading with many joys but also many sad memories, hidden behind the worried faces "I wonder how much I will sell today?". Many regular customers no longer come regularly because there are so many shops that have opened up that are more spacious, cleaner, and closer to the main road. A small kiosk with only a few square meters to display goods is not enough to compete with the large "stall" that is blooming online.

Busily cleaning up after the last sale to move to the new market, Ms. Phuong - a trader who has been trading at the old Do Luong market for 20 years told herself that elimination is a natural law of society. With more than 30 years of dedication, it is time for the old market to "retire", making way for a more spacious and impressive new market. From now on, she and other traders here will put aside their memories and look forward to better things ahead.

New chapter of prosperity at “the most beautiful market in Vietnam”

September 2021 marks the milestone of the new Do Luong market being opened and put into operation after more than 1 year of construction in the joy and excitement of the local authorities and people. With modern architecture like French-style villas as a highlight for the town's appearance, the new Do Luong market is awaited by small traders in particular and Do Luong people in general, expecting a large, secure, convenient business environment and strong income increase for each family.

Do Luong Market is spacious and modern. Photo: PV

Thanks to its spacious infrastructure, located in the center of the district, close to National Highway 7, and a wide traffic system, the new Do Luong market has shown its attraction and ability to develop trade beyond expectations. In just the first month of opening, the new Do Luong market has consumed about 70 tons of vegetables, fruits, and agricultural products every day. From 1 a.m. every day, nearly 100 trucks have been lining up to transport goods to neighboring districts such as Anh Son, Con Cuong, Thanh Chuong... for consumption, creating a huge source of income for hundreds of business households today.

Trader Nguyen Van Nhac - a general merchandiser at the new Do Luong market shared: "Previously, the old market was cramped, business was slow and unsanitary. On rainy days, the roof leaked and the goods got wet. Now that the new market is modern, there are more customers coming to buy goods, so I'm very happy."

Since the official opening week in September, the number of visitors to the market has increased rapidly. Thanks to the rate of business households that have almost filled the market with more than 1,000 diverse items to serve the needs of the people, along with many supporting communication programs from the investor such as lucky draws when buying goods, discounts when shopping... have encouraged more and more customers to come to the new market.

Thanks to the strong leadership of the leaders of Do Luong district and the enthusiasm of the investor, the new Do Luong market has been a resounding success in its role as a model for innovation in traditional markets. Every day, the market welcomes many visitors who are local leaders coming to learn from experience, as well as people and traders from everywhere coming to experience the modern and bustling shopping space.

Until now, when mentioning Do Luong new market, we are talking about the largest market in Nghe An and recognized as one of the "most beautiful markets in Vietnam", opening a new chapter of prosperity for the people of the town and the whole Do Luong district to become increasingly rich and beautiful.