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Hanoi’s market bustling for First Full Moon Festival

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VOV.VN - Hang Be market in Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi was packed with people shopping for offerings for the 15th day of the first lunar month, which is known locally as "Tet Nguyen Tieu", the First Full Moon Festival, from the early morning of February 11.
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The first full-moon of the year is considered to be the first major event after Tet, the Lunar New Year Festival. People once again worship their ancestors at home and pray for good luck in the new year.
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Boiled chicken with roses in their beaks are among the most popular offerings for the majority of rituals in the northern region.
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Roasted birds also attract customers with prices starting from VND140,000 each.
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A plate of sticky rice typically costs around VND40,000 to VND50,000.
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In Hang Be market, shoppers can buy a range of tasty food on this occasion.
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The market has long been famous for ready-to-use food such as boiled chicken and spring rolls.
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The dishes are packed in boxes and plastic bags so as to make it easy for customers to use right away.
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Hang Be market is also considered to be one of the busiest corners in the Old Quarter of Hanoi where traders come to sell their food of all kinds.
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People are busy shopping as they prepare for a feast, as well as buying paper offerings, flowers, and fresh fruits to put up on the family’s altars.
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Along with going directly to the store to purchase the dish, many customers use delivery apps.
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Fruits and flowers are an indispensable piece of the altar for the First Full Moon Festival.
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