Bustling first market of the year

At traditional markets in Tam Ky City, from early morning, the buying and selling atmosphere has begun to be bustling. Most of the traders focus on selling around the market, people mainly buy fresh products, items to prepare for the New Year's Eve and worship.

Since the 4th day of Tet, Tam Ky market has been bustling with buyers and sellers. PHOTO: KIEU LY

According to records, although prices are still 5-15% higher than normal days, they are showing signs of cooling down compared to the days before Tet. Pork ranges from 130-160 thousand VND/kg, shrimp of all kinds costs from 220-350 thousand VND/kg, mackerel costs from 250-300 thousand VND/kg, chicken costs from 120-150 thousand VND/kg.

Although the price of green vegetables is still higher than usual, it is showing signs of cooling down. PHOTO: KIEU LY

Fruit is one of the most purchased items. PHOTO: KIEU LY

Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai, a trader at Tam Ky market, said that since the second day of Tet, she has imported new goods to ensure freshness and deliciousness for customers to worship at the beginning of the year. Due to increased transportation costs, prices are also higher than usual. Currently, mangoes, oranges, and grapefruits cost 40,000 - 50,000 VND/kg, dragon fruit costs 30,000 VND/kg, watermelon costs 25,000 - 35,000 VND/kg...

New Year offerings such as sticky rice, sweet soup, boiled sweet potatoes and corn, and sugarcane also sell very well. PHOTO: KIEU LY

Besides many traditional customs at the beginning of the new year such as visiting the first person of the year, going to the pagoda... for many small traders, the first sale conveys the hope of a year of good sales. PHOTO: KIEU LY

Betel nuts and salt are sold to serve people's needs according to the custom of "buying salt at the beginning of the year"... PHOTO: KIEU LY

Ms. Dinh Thi Huyen Trang - a trader at Tam Ky market said that recently, people have less habit of stocking up on goods for Tet, so at the beginning of the year, people go shopping quite a lot. At this time, they have time, leisurely shopping and the products are also fresher than when kept in the refrigerator.

"During Tet, transportation and labor costs increase, so prices are a little higher, but the first days of the new year make the shopping atmosphere very comfortable and pleasant. Most customers do not haggle or bargain, but choose quickly and happily," Ms. Trang shared.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/nhon-nhip-phien-cho-dau-nam-3148433.html