(Baonghean.vn) - Nga My Market (Tuong Duong) is an attractive destination for many tourists from within and outside the region. This is because it is not only a place for buying and selling goods but also a place for cultural exchange and interaction among the local people.
The Nga My market is held in Bay village, Nga My commune, Tuong Duong district, a mountainous area. Located about 1 km from the center of Nga My commune, the market is held once a month on the last Sunday of the month. Visiting this highland market, tourists can experience a market atmosphere rich in the cultural colors of the mountainous region. Photo: Dinh TuanThe market features numerous stalls showcasing the vibrant culture of the Thai ethnic group. Each stall sells various regional specialties such as rats, squirrels, chickens, and many kinds of vegetables and fruits... all products are either made or harvested by the local people themselves from their fields. Photo: Dinh TuanBesides agricultural products, this market also sells items very familiar to people in the mountainous areas such as: vin (a tool for scooping fish), knives, sickles, rattan chairs, rattan trays... Photo: Dinh TuanThe goods at Nga My Market create a diverse, rich, and vibrant picture of the cultural products of the highland people. Photo: Dinh TuanA highlight of the market fair is that tourists and locals can dance and sing folk songs reflecting the unique cultural identity of the ethnic group, and enjoy local dishes and specialties of the Thai people. Photo: Dinh TuanThe sounds of gongs and drums, the carving of furrows... blend with the chatter and laughter, creating a lively atmosphere at the market. Photo: Dinh TuanNga My Market is not only an attractive destination for those who love ethnic culture and want to explore and experience the life and culture of the ethnic minorities in the highlands, but it also actively contributes to preserving, promoting, and publicizing the beautiful traditional cultural values of the Thai ethnic community. Photo: Dinh Tuan
