Nghe An border market is packed with people in the bitter cold.
Xuan Hoang - Quang An - December 24, 2023 14:47
(Baonghean.vn) - Although the temperature these days in the border commune of Nam Can, Ky Son district is below 5 degrees Celsius, that does not stop the footsteps of ethnic people and tourists coming to the Nam Can market between Vietnam and Laos.
Clip: Xuan Hoang - Quang AnNam Can International Border Gate, Ky Son District on the morning of December 24 was more crowded than usual as people flocked here to attend Nam Can market, which is held every Sunday. Nam Can market has been established for a long time and has become an attractive destination, imbued with the cultural identity of the highland people of Vietnam and Laos. Photo: Xuan HoangPreviously, the market only met twice a month on the 15th and 30th of each month. To enhance exchanges between the two countries, in 2018, the authorities of the two border provinces of Vietnam, Nghe An and Xieng Khouang (Laos), increased the border market to 4 times a month, every Sunday. The market is bustling and colorful in the early morning mist. Photo: Quang AnAlthough the weather is only 3 - 5 degrees Celsius, Nam Can market is always crowded, the aisles in the market are packed with people visiting and shopping. Photo: Xuan HoangThe market gathers many products, of which 70% are local agricultural products brought by people from both countries to trade. Photo: Quang AnLocal vegetables are guaranteed to be fresh and green. Highlanders do not use pesticides. They are sold at 10,000 VND/bunch and are popular with many people. Photo: Xuan HoangOther products such as honey, wild ginseng, ginger, herbs, mac khen... are sold in a variety of stalls. Photo: Xuan HoangHighland children are taken by their parents to buy Mong ethnic costumes at the market, which cost from 200,000 - 500,000 VND/set. Photo: Quang AnAt this special market, people buy and sell using both Vietnamese and Lao currency after balancing the exchange rate. Photo: Quang AnComing to Nam Can market, one cannot help but mention the unique culinary dishes here, of which grilled dishes make up the majority, from grilled chicken, grilled pork, grilled intestines and sausages.... Photo: Xuan HoangThe grilled dishes are marinated with spices and grilled over hot charcoal, both eye-catching and fragrant, making everyone want to enjoy them. Photo: Quang AnFood stalls also attract many visitors. In the cold, enjoying hot meat with typical Lao spicy sauce makes everyone exclaim. Photo: Quang AnMeat stalls are always crowded with shoppers. Buffalo, beef, and pork are slaughtered on the same day, ensuring freshness for people to choose. Photo: Xuan HoangWild rats are sold at Nam Can market for 50,000 VND each. Photo: Quang AnChildren are also carried on their mothers' backs to go to the market during the last days of the year. Photo: Xuan HoangThe border market has now become a destination for many tourists from the lowlands. Photo: Quang An
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