Salt and lighters are in high demand during the first days of the new year.

According to traditional beliefs, on the first days of the new year, many people buy salt and lighters to bring home for good luck for the whole year. That is why these items are often sold everywhere and are bought by many people.

According to traditional beliefs, salt and lighters are popular items to buy at the beginning of the new year for luck and prosperity. Photo: Tien Dong

According to our records, on the first and second days of Tet, on many roadsVinh CityAlthough most shops are closed, many salt shops have appeared, attracting many people to come and buy. Salt is sold along the road, in places that are often crowded with people going on spring outings such as temples, pagodas, and places of entertainment at the beginning of the year.

Salt and gas lighters are sold along major roads, in areas near temples, pagodas and places where many people go on spring outings. Photo: Tien Dong

In addition to prepackaged salt packages, many people have imported tons of salt, divided it into small packages of 1-2 kg, and sold it retail. Each bag of salt comes with a lighter. Each lucky salt package with a lighter is usually sold for 10,000 VND.

Many decorative salt packages are pre-wrapped in small bags with a lighter and are sold for 10,000 VND. Photo: Tien Dong

According to ancient beliefs, salt symbolizes richness, harmony, drives away evil spirits, and brings luck to the owner. In addition, salt is also an indispensable part of every meal. Buying salt at the beginning of the year represents fullness and prosperity in the family. Meanwhile, fire is red, symbolizing wealth and success.Fire also helps warm, brings positive energy to help create harmony and peace.That's why many people, at the beginning of the new year, go buy salt and lighters to keep in their homes.

In addition to decorative salt packages, pre-packaged salt is also widely available. Photo: Tien Dong

Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan - resident of Le Loi ward, while going to the pagoda at the beginning of the new year, bought a package of salt and a lighter for her family. Ms. Lan said that every year, on the occasion of Tet, she buys a package of salt and a lighter to put in the kitchen. In addition to keeping them in her kitchen, she also shares a bag with each of her children's families for good luck.

Along Highway 46 through Cua Nam Ward, many people whose houses are close to the road have taken advantage of the Tet holidays to import salt from agents for retail sale. Ms. Lam, a salt seller here, said that because she sells salt for good luck, she only sells salt during the Tet holidays each year. In addition to spiritual beliefs, salt is also an essential spice, so every household needs it, so there is no need to worry about unsold goods.

Some people buy it during the year, but there are also people who go out on the first morning of the year to get it and sell it. The amount of salt consumed during Tet usually fluctuates between 10 and 15 tons.

Many people even import tons of salt and divide it into small packages of 1-2kg to sell to customers. Photo: Tien Dong

Also comes from the proverb"spicy ginger salty salt"Salt is considered a symbol of deep, passionate, connected, and abundant love. Therefore, many people buy salt at the beginning of the year with the hope of family harmony and close-knit siblings.

At the beginning of the new year, many people believe that buying salt and fire will bring good luck, so no one bargains on the price. This also contributes to the bustling atmosphere of the market in the first days of the new year./.