(Baonghean.vn) - The Dinh Market, held just before Tet (Lunar New Year), has become a traditional cultural event that attracts tens of thousands of people for buying, selling, and even enjoying the spring festivities.
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| Dinh Market in Hoa Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district (Nghe An province) has a long history. The market is situated on a chessboard-shaped plot of land (over 5,000 m2), in the center of the commune. Due to historical changes, Dinh Market has moved to several locations but has always returned to its original site. |
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| The market is full of goods. Every stall is overflowing with products. Alongside the vibrant colors, there are also traditional tobacco shops. |
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| Cakes made from agricultural products are specialties of the rice-growing region. Sweet cakes, savory pancakes, sausages, meatballs, sticky rice cakes... are made by farmers and sold during Tet (Lunar New Year). |
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| Earthenware pots have been a part of many generations and still sell quite well during Tet (Lunar New Year). |
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| Couplets and New Year calendars are a traditional feature of rural markets that will endure through time. |
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| Green tea is in high demand because it's an indispensable part of the Lunar New Year celebrations in the countryside. |
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| The peach blossoms are grown by the people of Yen Thanh and their numbers are increasing day by day. |
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| Mr. Nguyen Khac Duc, Chairman of the Hoa Thanh Commune People's Committee, said: "Our commune has been recognized as a New Rural Area. The market is an indispensable element, contributing to the rural landscape and culture. Preserving and promoting traditional cultural values in the Tet market is also about preserving and promoting the unique cultural characteristics of Vietnamese rural areas. Therefore, we always prioritize investing in the development of Dinh Market while maintaining its traditional cultural beauty." (Image caption: Drums for Tet festivals.) |
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