Heartwarming images of the rural market in Nghe An on the eve of Tet (Lunar New Year).
(Baonghean.vn) - From ancient times to the present day, rural markets during Tet (Lunar New Year) have always been the clearest reflection of the Tet preparations of rural people. The closer it gets to Tet, the more bustling and lively the rural markets of Nghe An become, with sellers and buyers everywhere.
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| From the 25th day of the 12th lunar month, therural marketIn Nghe An province, the atmosphere is becoming bustling with preparations for Tet (Lunar New Year). As Tet approaches, the number of people going to the market increases. The streets leading to the Tet markets already show the arrival of spring. In the photo: People shopping at the Tet market under streets adorned with flags and banners. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| On ordinary days, the rural market has always played an important role in the lives of the people.countrysideDuring Tet (Vietnamese New Year), the rural market becomes even more important, serving as the place where countless families shop and prepare for the holiday. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Rural markets during Tet (Lunar New Year) always feature characteristic goods, with banana leaves being the most commonly sold item. This year, banana leaves are not expensive, costing around 10-15 thousand dong per bundle (10 leaves). Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Although there are few vendors selling betel nuts and leaves, there are always many buyers. Almost every household buys betel nuts and leaves at the Tet market to offer to their ancestors. This year, the price of betel nuts is higher than in previous years; a large, unripe betel nut sells for around 10,000 dong. (Photo: Huy Thu) |
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| This year, during Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), people are also selling a lot of green bananas. These days, rural markets are overflowing with green bananas. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Wishing for a smooth, lucky, and sweet new year, many families often worship sugarcane, and at the Tet market, many people make sure to buy a pair of large sugarcane stalks with fresh green leaves. In the photo: A woman in Kim Lien commune (Nam Dan district) carries sugarcane to sell at the market. Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Many people going to the local market are doing a good job of preventing the spread of disease by wearing masks. In the photo: People buying and selling at Con Market in Thanh Duong commune (Thanh Chuong district). Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Besides traditional items, this year's rural markets in the districts also feature unique and artistic products such as watermelons and coconuts painted, decorated, or inscribed with calligraphy, which are quite beautiful. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Going to the rural market todayTetBesides shopping for Tet (Lunar New Year), they also sell things they have in their gardens. (Photo: Huy Thu) |
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| For those shopping at rural markets during Tet (Lunar New Year), happiness sometimes simply means choosing items that suit their taste and budget. In the photo: A resident of Kim Lien commune (Nam Dan district) buying peach blossoms at Cau market to display during Tet. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Rural markets during Tet (Lunar New Year) are always crowded, so they open early and close late. The market space seems larger than usual, stretching from the center to the village roads and alleys. The hustle and bustle of the rural markets during Tet reflects the lively atmosphere of people preparing to celebrate the New Year in the countryside. Photo: Huy Thu |
| Heartwarming images of a rural market during Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Video: Huy Thu |
