Bustling rural market on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month.
(Baonghean.vn) -The full moon of the seventh lunar month has been ingrained in the Vietnamese consciousness since ancient times: "The whole year is blessed with the full moon of the seventh lunar month, and the whole year is blessed with the full moon of the first lunar month."The countryside in Thanh Chuong seems more bustling and crowded as families go shopping and prepare for the rituals and offerings for the biggest full moon of the year.
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| As the full moon approaches, the atmosphere in rural markets becomes increasingly lively. The Vo Liet rural market (Thanh Chuong district) is bustling like Tet (Vietnamese New Year) these days. |
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| Nowadays, on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, food is not as important as it used to be, but people still prepare everything meticulously with sincere devotion. Paper offerings are often the first thing people choose to buy. |
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| Betel nuts and leaves are among the important offerings for the full moon festival. For many families in Thanh Chuong, no matter how rare or expensive they are, they must acquire betel nuts and leaves. |
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| On the full moon day, stalls selling locally grown fruits and vegetables are very popular. |
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| This year, due to the drought, the banana crop failed, and there weren't many beautiful bunches, but everyone still tried to pick the best ones. |
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| Large, beautiful pomelos are suitable for arranging on a fruit platter. |
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| The demand for fresh flowers for offerings during the full moon festival has increased sharply, especially for chrysanthemums and marigolds. |
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| The canarium fruit ripens in mid-July of the lunar calendar and is a local market specialty. Therefore, even with many delicious dishes already present on the full moon day feast, the people of Thanh Chuong still add a plate of stewed canarium fruit, a rustic delicacy. |
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| Boiled chicken is an indispensable dish on the full moon day. |
Huy Thu
