Bustling market for Banh Chung as Tet draws closer
VOV.VN - As Lunar New Year festival (Tet) draws near, Banh Chung (square glutinous rice cake) are sold well in the domestic market at between VND20,000 and VND65,000 each.
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| These days, there is a hectic atmostphere in the domestic market for Banh Chung, which are sold in many places from traditional markets to supermarkets. |
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| This year, each Banh Chung is priced between VND30,000 and VND65,000, depending on its size. |
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| A Hanoian says the price of Banh Chung is still stable, meeting the consumers’ increasing demand on the occasion of Tet. |
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| A large size Banh Chung is traded at VND55, 000. |
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| A local trader says people often flock to purchase Banh Chung during the last two days of the lunar month of December. |
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| A trader in Cau Giay district says the demand for Banh Chung for Tet has seen a 3-4 fold increase compared to normal days. On the special occasion, between 1,500 and 2,000 Chung cakes are sold. |
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| Banh Chung are also available at supermarkets. |
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