People in Vinh City brave the rain to release carp as a farewell to the Kitchen God.
(Baonghean.vn) - On January 20th, which is the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, many people in Vinh City braved the rain and wind to release carp as a farewell ritual for the Kitchen God.
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| Since early morning, many families in Vinh City have been going to the market to buy carp for offerings and release into the wild. The type of carp that people buy in large quantities during this time is red carp. |
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| This year, the price of each red carp ranges from 10,000 to 25,000 VND, depending on size. In markets throughout Vinh City, the buying and selling of carp is very lively on this day. |
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| The carp chosen to be released as part of the ritual to bid farewell to the Kitchen God are all healthy ones. Most people buy three fish, symbolizing the three Kitchen Gods. |
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| Mr. Thien, a resident living near the Kenh Bac bridge, said that every year his family releases carp into this section of the canal before noon to bid farewell to the Kitchen God. |
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| As midday approached, despite the heavy rain, many people in Vinh City still braved the weather to release carp into the Cua Nam lake area as a farewell gesture to the Kitchen God. |
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| The fish are released into ponds, lakes, and canals near homes. Someone gently sends the carp into the water. |
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| But there were also people who stood on the shore and released the fish into the water. |
Chu Thanh - Thanh Cuong
