The multi-million dollar market has been turned into a place for playing ball and letting buffalo and cows roam freely.
(Baonghean.vn) - Tan Long Market (Tan Long commune, Tan Ky district) was started in 2009. However, for many years, the market has remained deserted, becoming a volleyball court and a grazing area for buffaloes and cows for local people.
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| Tan Long Market in Tan Ky has been abandoned and is in a state of disrepair for a long time. Photo: Van Truong |
Tan Long Market, Tan Long commune, districtTan KyBuilt to anticipate the Saigon - Tan Ky Cement Plant project and serve the needs of local residents, it was funded by the State budget and public contributions totaling 1.1 billion VND.
However, the Saigon - Tan Ky Cement Plant project never materialized, so Tan Long Market, after its construction, failed to attract traders.
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| Tan Long Market serves as a grazing area for cattle and buffaloes belonging to local residents. Photo: Van Truong |
Observations show that Tan Long Market is currently abandoned and used as a grazing area for local residents' cattle. The market's pavilion area is used by locals for playing volleyball and badminton. Many parts of the market are dilapidated, the corrugated iron roof is damaged, some areas have been illegally expanded by residents, and garbage is scattered throughout the area.abandoned market...
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| Residents are expanding their properties around the market. Photo: Van Truong |
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| The area around the market square is used by locals for playing volleyball. Photo: Van Truong |
Mr. Tran Van Toan, Chairman of the People's Committee of Tan Long commune, Tan Ky district, acknowledged: "It is true that Tan Long market has been abandoned for a long time. Currently, the People's Committee of Tan Long commune is submitting a proposal to the People's Committee of Tan Ky district to find solutions to effectively utilize the market. The Minh Anh garment factory, currently under construction nearby and soon to be operational, is hoped to attract traders to the market to serve the people and the factory."
Que Phong: Abandoned market, locals flock to the streets to sell their goods.
(Baonghean.vn) - This is a paradox existing at Tien Phong Market (Tien Phong commune, Que Phong district). Despite the market being built with solid structures not long ago, many shortcomings have led small traders to move out onto the roadside instead of sitting in the kiosks to conduct their business.
Over 90% of small traders at Do Luong market agree to relocate.
(Baonghean.vn) - The strong unity of the small traders at Do Luong Market is a solid foundation for the effective operation of this key market, gradually building a breakthrough and prosperous commercial base for Do Luong district as desired by the people and the government.
