In Hanoi, all over the streets such as Hang Ma, Nghia Tan,... there are all kinds of decorative items, traditional toys such as pumpkin lanterns, masks, witch hats, costumes for adults, decorative miniatures,... for Halloween this year.
According to records, the selling price has not fluctuated much compared to last year, ranging from 30,000 - 400,000 VND, depending on the product. However, the market for traditional goods is not too crowded, purchasing power has decreased significantly.
Ms. Nguyen Thuy Ha, a merchant on Hang Ma Street, said: "Compared to last year, purchasing power has decreased by 50%. This year, people mainly come to take photos and travel, but rarely buy goods."
According to Ms. Ha, the gloomy market is partly due to the economic difficulties after the COVID-19 pandemic, and partly because the products are not very diverse. "Consumers nowadays like new and unique things, but every year there are only a few costume toys, so they get bored," Ms. Ha said.
"My shop still sells witch masks for children, but the rest are selling very slowly. Most people buy miscellaneous accessories and decorate them themselves," said a vendor at Hang Ma market.
In contrast to the gloom and lack of customers of traditional toys, pumpkins have become a sought-after item, selling well from traditional markets to online markets.
Ms. Le Ngoc, owner of a fruit shop in Hoan Kiem district, said: "This is the second year I have imported pumpkins to sell. Some are from Da Lat, some are imported from abroad, but you have to order early because there will be no stock near the date. For the convenience of customers, I also sell online, if customers need it, I will deliver it to their doorstep."
According to Ms. Ngoc, the selling price ranges from 180,000 - 300,000 VND/kg, depending on the weight, each fruit has a different price, the largest pumpkin costs about 7 million VND. In addition to giant pumpkins, the store also has many types such as swan pumpkin, space pumpkin, ... which are also sought after by many people.
"Pumpkin symbolizes wealth and luck, so on the occasion of the holiday, I also bought some to decorate the coffee shop for guests to check in. I prioritize choosing swan-like and mini pumpkins because they are affordable and quite unique" - Ms. Nhu Thao, Cau Giay district, Hanoi said.
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