Countryside market on the 15th day of the 12th lunar month
(Baonghean.vn) - On the full moon day of the twelfth lunar month, going to Tru market (Tru Son, Do Luong) is like returning to the pre-Tet markets associated with many people's childhood. There are fragrant local gifts and the smiles of grandmothers and mothers on the bustling last day of the year.
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Tru Market is a place associated with Tru Son people for many generations. The market opens every day from 8am to 11am. To prepare for the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, many people go to the market early, creating a bustling, joyful atmosphere signaling the arrival of Tet. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Yellow chrysanthemums are indispensable on the altar of every family on the full moon day, so a corner of the rural market also stands out in its brilliant yellow color. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Fresh areca nuts are displayed outside, the most convenient place for buyers to quickly choose a suitable bunch of areca nuts to display on the altar. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Vegetable stalls today have more simple fruits. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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To meet the shopping needs before Tet, the market stalls are full of goods. Not only fresh fruits but also many kitchen utensils, blankets, clothes. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Mothers and sisters hurriedly bought new bright red shirts for their children to wear during Tet. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Ripe bananas are beautifully displayed on stalls inside and outside the market. Photo: Le Thang |
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Children following their mother to the market find small joys at small snack stalls. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Tru Market still has the rustic images of delicious, popular gifts loved by children such as fried cakes, rolled cakes, sesame cakes,... Photo: Le Thang |
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The atmosphere of Tet is approaching in the sweet cold, perhaps because of that, people's hearts are more open. Everywhere in the country market, people see sparkling smiles. Photo: Hai Vuong |