Vinh city residents rush to buy gold on God of Wealth day even though gold is expensive
(Baonghean.vn) - From early morning, gold shops in Vinh City were packed with customers coming to buy gold at the beginning of the year on God of Wealth Day to wish for fortune. This year, round rings and golden pig mascots are selling very well.
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| As early as 7am, some gold shops in Vinh City were packed with customers. This year, the God of Wealth’s Day (January 10) coincides with Valentine’s Day (February 14), so gold and jewelry are sought after by many people as gifts. Photo: Quang An |
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| Gold stalls are always "overloaded", Ms. Ngan, an employee of a gold and silver shop in Vinh City, said: As early as 6am, customers come in to buy gold to go to work, and around 8-9am is the peak time, most employees have to work at full capacity to serve people. Photo: Quang An |
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| In the year of the Pig, many people are looking to buy the golden pig mascot. In addition to being the mascot of the year, it also symbolizes abundance, brings luck, goodness, and eliminates bad things and conflicts for the homeowner or the person receiving the gift. Photo: Quang An |
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| If finances are not too abundant, many people can choose to buy miniature golden pigs with prices ranging from 2.3 to 4.5 million VND. Photo: Quang An |
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| Gold shops all list prices for customers to refer to when buying gold. According to a survey, the price of gold on God of Fortune Day at some shops in Vinh City remains stable, not increasing despite the sudden increase in the number of buyers. Photo: Quang An |
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| Mr. Nguyen Van Quan, a gold buyer, said: "Every year I buy gold on God of Wealth Day to hope for abundant wealth, however, I only buy 1-2 taels for luck, not a large investment." According to a survey, the amount of gold from 1-3 taels is the most chosen by people. Photo: Quang An |
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| In addition to the golden pig mascot, round rings are also selling well. This year, round rings have many unique designs and styles. The main customers are young people as gifts on Valentine's Day. Photo: Quang An |
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| Many gold shops have hired people to impersonate the God of Wealth to attract customers on this day. Photo: Quang An |
| Clip: Vinh City residents jostle to buy gold on God of Fortune Day. |
