The largest buffalo and cattle market in the country is in Nghe An.
(Baonghean.vn) - Many people from far away know Dai Son (Do Luong district, Nghe An) because there is U market - the largest cattle market in the country. Every 6 months, the market gathers thousands of cattle from all over the country, making the poor village of Dai Son bustling. Many people here also rely on the cattle market to earn a living.
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| “Who goes to U Dai Son market/ Buy a buffalo to build a big field” is a folk song about a unique market in Nghe An. From early morning, from all the roads, people are bustling with people driving buffaloes and cows to U market. Photo: Nguyen Dao |
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| As the largest cattle market in the country, U market is held six times a month on the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, and 26th of the lunar calendar, attracting traders and buyers from all over the country, including many traders from China, Laos, etc. Photo: Nguyen Dao |
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| The market is located right in the middle of the intersection of Dai Son commune center, convenient for traveling. The market was formed in the 60s of the last century and quickly developed to its current scale. Photo: Nguyen Dao |
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| The market has separate areas for buffalo and cows. Buying and selling takes place from about 4:00 am to about 10:00 am. Buffalo and cows are brought here from all over the country and from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand... Cows brought from Dak Lak cost from 13 to 15 million; cows from Nghe An cost a little more, from 16 to 18 million. Photo: Nguyen Dao |
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| The market has created jobs and income for many people in the surrounding area. Many women and children have chosen the job of "buffalo herder" - leading buffaloes and cows for hire. In the photo is a child with 3 years of "experience" in "buffalo herder". Photo: Nguyen Dao |
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| The Australian market is also an opportunity for many people to come and consult market prices and learn about buying and selling experiences, and choosing cattle breeds. Photo: Nguyen Dao |
