Carp village prepares for Kitchen Gods' Day

Friday, 10:25, 13/01/2023

VOV.VN - Thuy Tram village in Phu Tho province is a famous red-carp raising area located in the north that has become busy over recent days ahead of the Kitchen Gods’ Day which falls on the 23rd day of the last lunar month, or January 14 this year.

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carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 1 — Local fish farmers have their hands busy at the moment as they harvest red carp. Legend has it that the Kitchen Gods, who are in charge of looking after Vietnamese families and recording both their good and bad deeds, ride the fish back to heaven before the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 2 — The carp trade in the locality has existed for nearly six decades.

carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 3 — The red carp raising area stretches for up to 30 hectares in Thuy Tram village.

carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 4 — Thuy Tram village typically provides the market with 50 tonnes of red carp during this season.

carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 5 — On the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, Vietnamese families hold a send-off ceremony for the Land Genie and the Kitchen Gods. Among other things, golden carps are an indispensable item for the event.

carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 6 — After prayers are finished, the carps are then released into lakes or rivers.

carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 7 — Fish receive special care from farmers to ensure they do not die from a lack of oxygen.

carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 8 — The fish are categorised and sold at different prices.

carp village prepares for kitchen gods day picture 9 — Carp rising has helped local villagers to greatly improve their livelihoods.