(Baonghean.vn) - On January 20, the 23rd of December, many people in Vinh city braved the rain and wind 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 offer 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 of them 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 send off Ong Tao in this canal section before 12 noon. |
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As noon approached, despite the heavy rain, many Vinh city 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 fish are released into ponds, lakes, and canals near homes. Some people gently push the carp back into the water. |
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But there are also people standing on the shore releasing fish down. |
Chu Thanh - Thanh Cuong