People go to the border market to buy rats, wild chickens, and black pigs to eat during Tet (Lunar New Year).
(Baonghean.vn) – The year-end Vietnam-Laos border market is when the most "specialty" products of the people of both countries are concentrated in preparation for the Lunar New Year.
 |
The Vietnam-Laos border market, located between the Nam Can and Noong Het border gates, is held on the 10th, 20th, and 30th (Gregorian calendar) of each month.Towards the end of the year, border markets are overflowing with specialties from Laos and the border region of Nghe An province. Photo: Dao Tho. |
 | ||
|
 |
| The stalls selling mustard greens run by the Hmong people are also a popular choice for many customers visiting the area. Photo: Dao Tho. |
 |
| When visiting the local market, tourists shouldn't miss the black pigs raised by the highland people. Photo: Dao Tho. |
 |
| Wild chickens are also sold to tourists as pets during Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Photo: Dao Tho. |
 |
| Wild don (a type of wild animal) is brought to the market by some Laotian people to sell. |
 |
| Wild rat is a favorite dish among people in the highlands during Tet (Lunar New Year), prepared in various ways such as stir-fried, roasted, or stewed. |
 |
| Purple sticky rice, both fragrant and chewy, is only found in the highlands. |
 |
| If desired, visitors can enjoy sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes right at the market. |
 |
| Black cassava vermicelli is a Laotian specialty. |
 |
| Purple garlic from Laos costs 40,000 VND/kg. |
 |
| For the people of Vietnam and Laos, the border market on the last day of the year is a joyful occasion for everyone to shop for their favorite items to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year). |
Dao Tho
