(Baonghean.vn) – Along the Lam River dike, right in Vinh City, there is a market with a distinctly "rural" feel that was established more than 20 years ago, namely Tru Market (Hung Hoa commune).
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| Tru Market is located along the Lam River embankment tourist route in Hung Hoa commune, Vinh City. If you visit Tru Market in the morning, you can enjoy the refreshing and invigorating scenery of the Lam River, the reed piles, the shrimp ponds, and the mangrove forest right near Tru Market. |
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| The market opens at 4 a.m. and usually closes around 8 a.m. The people of Hung Hoa say that the market has to open early so that the locals can finish their work in the fields. |
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| Many people from the other side of the river also come to the market by boat. Many fishermen also dock their boats near the market to sell the shrimp and fish they've just caught on the Lam River. |
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| The shrimp and fish sold here are freshly caught from the river and lagoon. |
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| "Selling like hotcakes" is exactly what this is all about. |
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| Fresh, tender vegetables and fruits picked from home gardens are offered for sale right along the dike, at the entrance to the main market. |
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| Many residents living in the city center know about this "country market" and often make time to wake up early to go there, hoping to buy clean, fresh, and delicious food. |
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| Located right beside the Lam River, Tru Market may look fragile and temporary, but it still boasts a wide variety of stalls. |
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| There are even electronics repair stalls inside the market to cater to the needs of the locals. |
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| The ducks sold at Tru Market are from farms and ponds along the Lam River dike. The ducks here are much cheaper than those in city markets. |
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| Around 8 a.m., the market gradually thins out. Having existed for over 20 years, despite many changes over time, Tru Market still retains the traditional customs of the people of Hung Hoa. |
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