Grilled snakehead fish on offer for God of Wealth Day

Nguyen Huu Thuong, the owner of a grilled snakehead fish stall, saý that many of the workers have to pull an all-nighter to prepare for their busiest day of the year.

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He notes that his business must prepare nearly 5,000 snakehead fish as they work hard to serve customers.

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Thuong shares that each snakehead fish weighs more than one kg.

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Depending on the weight, a grilled snakehead í sold for VND180,000 to VND250,000.

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The stall owner reveals that according to traditions, worshipers must offer a whole fish without either scraping off the scales or removing the tail.

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The God of Wealth is worshipped by families across Vietnam and is believed to control money and finances.

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On God of Wealth Day, religious people, particularly families involved in business, pray for prosperity and good fortune throughout the year.

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Unlike northerners who flock to gold shops on this day, southerners make offerings of gold, fruit, grilled meat, and grilled snakehead fish.

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At the stalls on Tan Ky - Tan Quy street, employees are hard at work pre-processing fish, preparing vegetables, and making sauce.

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Grilled snakehead fish businesses earn big money on God of Wealth Day

Grilled snakehead fish on offer for God of Wealth Day

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