Bustling largest stone peach market in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - At this time, stone peach trees from villages and hamlets flock to Muong Xen town, Ky Son district to serve the needs of people celebrating Tet.
Clip: Xuan Hoang - Quang An |
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In the days leading up to Tet, Muong Xen town, Ky Son border district, becomes bustling with many products for sale, most notably thousands of stone peach trees pouring here to serve the Tet holiday needs of the people. Photo: Quang An |
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Peach trees grown in the villages are mainly transported to town by motorbike, then gathered on main roads with a lot of traffic. Traders always gather to see and bargain for newly transported peach trees. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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During the peach blossom season, many Ky Son residents have a side job that can bring in a decent income if they are lucky. Photo: Dao Tho. |
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According to a survey, the number of giant peach trees this year is less than in previous years, however, there are still some large, old peach trees being offered for sale for tens of millions of dong. Photo: Quang An |
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Ancient stone peach trees with rough trunks and thick moss are the most popular in the market. Photo: Quang An |
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Mr. Luong Van Quang, Na Ngoi commune shared: "I couldn't do business all year due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, so I could only rely on the peach trees in the garden to earn money for Tet. This year, I tried to sell about 10 peach trees, this morning I brought out 5 trees, selling them for 500,000 VND/tree... Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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According to records, the price of stone peach trees for Tet in Ky Son this year is softer than previous years. Peach trees priced from 2 to 5 million VND account for the highest proportion, while giant peach trees priced at tens of millions of VND appear less often than in previous years. Despite the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, the purchasing power of stone peach trees remains stable. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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After agreeing on a price, the traders loaded the peaches onto trucks and transported them downstream for sale. Photo: Xuan Hoang. |
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Ky Son stone peach is famous for its beautiful peach blossoms because it is from a cold country. These days, the peach branches begin to bloom with beautiful buds and by Tet, they promise to produce the most beautiful flowers. Photo: Dao Tho |