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Discover the Thanh Chuong resettlement area's local market.

Huy Thu • February 15, 2025 18:20

The New Year's market in the Thanh Chuong resettlement area has the distinctive characteristics of a highland market. Each market day, people from all over flock to buy, sell, and trade in a bustling atmosphere.

bna_1(1).jpg — Local markets in the resettlement communes of Ngoc Lam and Thanh Son are held near the commune center, twice a week (Ngoc Lam commune market is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while Thanh Son market is held on Wednesdays and Sundays). Compared to the early days of their establishment, the markets have changed somewhat; most market stalls have been covered with corrugated iron, and each market day sees more buyers and sellers. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_2..jpg — The New Year's market in the resettlement area attracted people from within and outside the district to buy and sell. Ms. Lo Thi Thu (52 years old), residing in Cha Coong village, Thanh Son commune, said: "I have been selling brocade clothing for many years. During the week, I go to Ngoc Lam market and then return to Thanh Son market to sell. Today, I sold quite a lot of goods at Ngoc Lam market." (Photo: Huy Thu)

At each market day, the villagers eagerly arrive early, bringing their homegrown agricultural products to sell and buying essential supplies for their families. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_4..jpg — The market sells a wide variety of goods, with brocade and rattan handicrafts adding a unique charm to this highland market. Local residents say that most of the brocade sold here is brought in from other places, as few are woven by the local people themselves. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_5..jpg — A woman shopping at Ngoc Lam commune market was delighted to find a satisfactory piece of brocade fabric. Beautiful brocade dresses sold well, fetching around 1 million dong. Photo: Huy Thu

In the middle of the market, people can choose to buy snacks like sticky rice, dried beef, vermicelli, etc., and sit together to chat happily and enjoy the food while it's still hot. Photo: Huy Thu

bna_7..jpg — The New Year's market in the resettlement area wouldn't be complete without dried forest rats and squirrels, bamboo shoots, and traditional Thai and Khmu cakes such as pork patties, fish patties, and moss patties (20,000 - 30,000 VND/pack), and grilled fish wrapped in banana leaves (30,000 VND/pack)... Photo: Huy Thu

The meticulously woven rattan chairs and tables, brought to Ngoc Lam commune market by a man from Mon Son - Luc Da (Con Cuong district), are popular among market-goers. Rattan chairs here cost 250,000 VND each, while rattan tables cost 300,000-400,000 VND each. (Photo: Huy Thu)

Women in resettlement areas often carry small, compact bags made of cloth or cardboard on their shoulders instead of traditional baskets when going to the market. (Photo: Huy Thu)

Markets in resettlement areas usually open early and close early. Going to the market is not only for buying goods and necessities, but also for chatting and socializing with the local people. Photo: Huy Thu

Spring market in the highlands. Video: Huy Thu

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