Traditional market on Hang Luoc street bustling ahead of Tet

Tuesday, 13:25, 02/02/2021

VOV.VN - Hang Luoc street in Hanoi saw the opening of its annual traditional market on February 1, attracting numerous visitors who are making preparations to celebrate the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 1 — The market is typically held between the 20th day and the 30th day of the 12th lunar month in order to welcome in the Tet holiday.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 2 — The street can be seen covered by festive items such as calligraphic works, lanterns, plastic flower branches, and plenty of decorative items that celebrate Tet. All of them feature a red colour to symbolise both luck and wealth.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 3 — Decorative items normally have images of buffalo, with these proving to be particularly popular this year ahead of the Year of Buffalo.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 4 — Decorative items in the shape of Banh Chung, sticky rice cake, are a favourite among customers each year.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 5 — Many traders say that the decorative items on show are cheaper compared to previous year due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This year has seen made-in-Vietnam products dominate the domestic market, rapidly becoming favourites among consumers.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 6 — The prices of these cords range from VND15,000 to VND500,000, equivalent to between US$0.65 and US$21.7, each.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 7 — The prices of red envelopes hover between VND10,000 and VND15,000, equal to US$0.43 to US$0.65, with each packet containing 10 envelopes.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 8 — A single Ao Dai, a traditional long dress, for children is priced from VND150,000 to VND500,000, equal to US$6.5 to US$21.7.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 9 — Calligraphic works offer best wishes for the start of the new year, as well as luck, peace, and happiness.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 10 — The domestic market seems to be more plentiful compared to previous years.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 11 — Antiques are showcased throughout the traditional market, attracting plenty of visitors.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 12 — Bronze statues like this are popular home decorations during the Tet holiday.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 13 — This bronze statue is worth VND2.8 million, equal to US$121.7.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 14 — A buffalo-shaped bronze statue is valued at VND50 million, equivalent to US$2,174.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 15 — Wooden and clay buffalo-shaped statues can also be found on sale at the market.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 16 — The majority of customers don face masks in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

traditional market on hang luoc street bustling ahead of tet picture 17 — Foreign visitors enjoy the bustling atmosphere in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with just one week to go before the start of Tet.

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Photos: Kinhtedothi.vn, Vietnamnet.vn

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