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Nghe An people jostle to buy gold on God of Wealth Day

Thanh Phuc • February 7, 2025 12:02

On the morning of February 7 - God of Wealth Day (January 10), many gold shops in Nghe An were bustling with customers coming to buy gold for luck, many gold shops had customers jostling each other waiting their turn to buy...

đổ xô — From the center of Vinh market, within a radius of about 300m, there are dozens of large and small gold shops. However, about 10 gold shops on Cao Thang street always attract the most people to do transactions. Photo: TP

At gold and silver shops, many motorbikes and cars were parked outside the door, people went inside and waited for their turn to make transactions. Photo: TP

It seems that every customer has to wait quite a long time for their turn to make a transaction. Photo: TP

Ms. Kim Lien, owner of a gold shop on Cao Thang Street (Vinh City) said: “According to folk beliefs, God of Wealth is the god who manages Wealth - Happiness - Prosperity - Nobility, bringing wealth, prosperity and luck to everyone. Owning a gold product on God of Wealth Day (the 10th day of the first lunar month) will bring good luck and fortune throughout the year. This morning, the number of customers coming to the shop to transact has increased many times compared to normal days. Customers mainly buy gold from 0.5 to 5 taels.” Photo: Vinh City

To serve the sudden increase in customers, gold shops have to mobilize 3-4 times more staff than usual. Photo: TP

ghép 3 — Gold shops prepare many designs to serve customers such as: God of Wealth statues, money rings, Kim Ty rings, Kim Ty bracelets, etc. Photo: TP

3 chỉ — Most people choose to buy plain round rings because they are easy to store and have less depreciation on processing costs when reselling. Photo: TP

Although the price of gold is still high, people do not hesitate because it is for luck and fortune. Photo: TP

Currently (11am February 7), the gold price listed by gold and silver shops in Nghe An ranges from 89.60-90.50 million VND/tael (selling) and 86-86.50 million VND/tael (buying). Photo: TP

On this occasion, many stores launch promotional programs such as lucky draws, lucky money, New Year gifts, etc. to stimulate shopping. Photo: TP

bna_manh-tay-6b8485223d85a460b7a0c8c6124dd492(1).jpg — Many buyers with large amounts of gold had to wait their turn to pay. Photo: TP

A customer was excited to have bought gold for luck on God of Wealth Day. Photo: TP

Clip: Thanh Phuc

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