(Baonghean.vn) - On January 20, the 23rd of December, many people in Vinh city braved the wind and rain to release carp to send the Kitchen Gods to heaven.
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Since morning, many families in Vinh city have gone to the market to buy carp to worship and release. The type of carp that people buy a lot on this occasion is red carp. |
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This year, the price of each red carp ranges from 10,000 to 25,000 VND/fish, depending on its size. In markets throughout Vinh City, the buying and selling of carp on this day is very busy. |
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The carp chosen to be released to see off the Kitchen Gods are all healthy ones. Most people buy three carps to represent the three Kitchen Gods. |
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Mr. Thien, a resident living near Kenh Bac bridge, said that every year his family releases carp to see off Ong Tao in this canal section before 12 noon. |
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As noon approached, despite the heavy rain, many Vinh residents still braved the wind and rain to release carp to send the Kitchen Gods to heaven in the Cua Nam Lake area. |
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The places to release the fish are ponds, lakes, and canals near the house. Some people gently send the carp back into the water. |
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But there are also people standing on the shore releasing fish. |
Chu Thanh - Thanh Cuong