(Baonghean.vn) - Son Market in Nghi Thach commune, Nghi Loc district, Nghe An province, which holds its market days on odd-numbered days of the lunar calendar, was established nearly 600 years ago and is associated with the achievements of Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi. Despite the many ups and downs of time, it still preserves the beauty of the traditional rural market of Long Trao village.
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| The Son market only convenes on odd-numbered days of the lunar calendar each month. Previously, the market had a tradition of trading animals such as buffaloes, cows, pigs, and chickens from 3 to 6 a.m., attracting people from all over. Now, the animal market sessions are becoming less frequent... |
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| Around 5 a.m., Son Market was already bustling with activity. Traders from distant places like Dien Chau, Quynh Luu, and Ha Tinh had arrived very early to set up their stalls. |
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| These "mobile" motorbikes are used to transport goods to the market from dawn... |
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| Bundles of flowers and fruits are being prepared for the market on the full moon day. |
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| Setting up stalls and selling goods along the walkways is a characteristic feature of rural markets. |
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| This old woman went to the market very early to choose the items she liked to place on the altar for the full moon day. |
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| Many local produce items are brought to the rural market by people for exchange and sale. |
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| The market hall is a place where goods such as shoes and clothes are sold. |
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| The market has almost all the goods needed for daily life... |
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| There are some very rustic local delicacies at Son Market. |
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| Or perhaps bowls of tea served with coconut shell ladles. |
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| Baskets, chicken cages, and other items hand-woven by the locals are also brought to the market to sell during the harvest season. |
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| Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngan (63 years old, Nghi Thach commune) said: "I started going to Son market with my mother to sell goods when I was 12 years old... Every stall, every buyer and seller here feels familiar and close to me." |
Wang Yun
